5th December 2025
The Sri Lanka Army engaged in extensive search and rescue operations following the recent adverse weather condition that affected many parts of the country. At present, troops are also involved in the nation building process, attending to numerous locations that sustained damage due to the severe weather. Their ongoing efforts are focused on restoring essential services, supporting affected communities and helping stabilize day-to-day life in the impacted areas.
The Sri Lanka Army Engineer Corps has deployed a wide range of machinery and vehicles to multiple disaster-affected regions across the country. Between 29 November and 3 December 2025, engineering troops provided critical support to clear landslides, repair damaged roads, and assist disaster-stricken communities in the affected areas.
Troops of the 20th Battalion of the Gajaba Regiment of the 221 Infantry Brigade provided assistance to the Road Development Authority in reconstructing the damaged section of the Trincomalee–Pulmoddai B424 road between the 49 km and 51 km posts, in coordination with the DS Office, Kuchchaveli, on 05 December 2025.
Troops of the 1 SLSR carried out work to remove the soil that had accumulated on the Yatthalgoda railway line on 04 December 2025 and restored the railway line for transportation.
Troops of Security Forces (East) provide assistance to reconstruct the damage part of the Trincomalee to Pulmoddai B 424 road.
Troops of Security Forces (West) renovated damaged roads at Yatiyanthota and Meenagala.
Renovated Southern part of the Kala Oya Railway Bridge.( From Kala Oya Railway Bridge towards Galgamuwa)
As per the request made by the civilians, troops from 17 ( V ) SLLI repaired the Periyapuliyankulam tank bund.
Troops from the 23 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment of the 11 Infantry Division were deployed to Abagasdowa to assist the Water Purification Center and to Silmiyapura Water Board to support their operations on 06 December 2025.
A section of the Polgahawela–Ambepussa railway line was damaged by a landslide in the Yaththalgoda area, approximately 300 meters from the 58 km post, between Bujjomuwa and Yaththalgoda stations. With the tireless and continuous efforts of the 1 Sri Lanka Singha Regiment (1 SLSR), the railway track is being renovated steadfastly.
Meanwhile, another team of the 9 Sri Lanka National Guards (9 SLNG) undertook renovations of the Bujjomuwa culvert, over which the railway track runs, also damaged due to soil erosion. The site is located 270 meters from the 61 km post, between Alawwa and Bujjomuwa railway stations on 06 December 2025.
Troops of the 5 (V) Gajaba Regiment under 21 Infantry Division, together with the assistance of civilians, engaged in the renovation of the Kebithigollewa–Ellewewa tank bund, which had collapsed due to adverse weather conditions.
In addition, troops of the 7 (V) Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC) assisted in the construction of the Mahamankadawala tank at Palugaswewa on 06 December 2025.
Troops under Security Forces (East) have been conducting repair work on the Colombo–Batticaloa railway line in Manampitiya area, which was severely damaged due to adverse weather condition.
The restoration of the river bank of the Mahaweli River in Neelapola was initiated by the Irrigation Department, with the assistance of troops from the 22 Infantry Division. The restoration work is still in progress.
Troops under the Security Forces (Wanni) assisted in nation building activities, including repairing the breached railway line at Boo Oya, renovating the tank bund at Mahalindawewa, repairing railway tracks damaged by water overflow, renovating the damaged spillway of the Yodawewa bund in Kuruvil spillway area, and repairing the Kalkulam tank bund.
Army troops engaged in construction work at the ancient Elahera anicut site for the fifth consecutive day, providing essential workforce and technical support to expedite the progress of the project, together with the Irrigation Department and the Mahaweli Authority.
5 Sri Lanka National Guard of 21 Infantry Division engaged in renovating the Siyambalagaswawa tank bund, which had collapsed due to the overflowing water level on 09 December 2025.
The troops of 7 (V) SLAC, under Security Forces (Wanni), repaired the collapsed Maha Mankadawala tank bund in Palugaswewa, while the 7 SLSR completed 60% of railway track repairs in Nochchiyamoddai. Additionally, the 8 VIR is restoring the Vannakulam tank bund, damaged by rising water levels.
