6th December 2025
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, conducted a field visit to Mahiyanganaya on 06 December 2025 to inspect communities affected by the recent severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides.
The Commander of the Army commenced his visit at the 53 Infantry Division Headquarters, where he received an operational briefing from Major General G.A.T. Godewatte RWP RSP, General Officer Commanding of the Division.
Following the briefing, he proceeded to the Elahara Ancient Anicut, which had sustained significant damage after being washed away due to the adverse weather. The Army machinery and personnel were actively engaged in restoration work at the site.
Subsequently, the Army Chief visited the Tactical Headquarters established by the 53 Infantry Division and received a detailed situational update from Brigadier B.A.D.N.K. Bulathsinhala RWP RSP USP, at the Dutugemunu Hall.
He then inspected the Indian Army Field Hospital deployed in Mahiyanganaya, where he was briefed by the Hospital Commander on ongoing medical assistance being provided to affected civilians. He also visited Yahangala to observe the landslide-stricken area and later proceeded to the Suraksha IDP Centre, where he distributed essential relief items to displaced families.
Continuing his assessment, he then visited to the Ududumbara region to inspect additional landslide-affected locations. He concluded his visit at the 5th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry, where he interacted with personnel of the 1 Corps, commending their efforts during ongoing disaster-response operations.
