Army Troops Assist in Restoring Breached Canal Bund of Wahalkada Tank

Heavy rainfall on 27 November 2024 caused the D-4 canal bund of the Wahalkada tank in Anuradhapura to collapse, endangering the homes and farmland of Wahalkada D-4 villagers.

Under the direction of Major General J.P.C. Peiris RWP RSP ndc, Commander, Security Force (Wanni), and the supervision of the General Officer Commanding of the 21 Infantry Division and the Commander of the 211 Infantry Brigade, troops of the 9 Gajaba Regiment (GR) and 5 (V) GR, together with villagers, worked to mitigate the crisis. They repaired the canal bund using sandbags, effectively preventing further water leakage and safeguarding the community.