Army Troops Assist Cyclone-Affected Households & Help Roof Repairs

More than 90 Army troops of the 142 Brigade of the 14 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) for the second consecutive day (12) continued their relief roles in cyclone-affected areas in Meegoda Manchiwatte areas while attending to immediate clearing and mending roles under the guidance of Brigadier Nandana Dunuwila, 142 Brigade Commander.

Unexpected cyclonic weather conditions that swept across during small hours on Wednesday (11) prompted 142 Brigade troops to jump into action in several city areas in the south and south east of Colombo. Troops were compelled to clear fallen trees, posts, fronds, tree branches, etc which disrupted traffic and movement of the pedestrians.

On Thursday (12), troops assisted affected civilians to re-thatch their roofs and clear compounds. Sri Lanka Light Infantry troops and Corps of Engineer Services troops volunteered their services.