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10th November 2018 22:55:11 Hours

Eastern Troops Continue Their Flood Relief Operations

Troops of the 12 Sri Lanka National Guard, commanded by Major Nishantha Dahanayaka under the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) are continuing to provide transport facilities to flood-affected people in Kiran, Pulipanchikal areas with the help of Army boats as this report was filed on Saturday (10) morning.

Torrential rains have displaced around 1100 people in addition to some 800 who have been affected with public transport in Pulipanchical - Kiran road coming to a standstill. A bridge in Periyawadduwan area has also been damaged due to overflowing, crippling passage.

On the directions of the Commander, Security Forces - East, Major General Santhusitha Pananwala, troops continue to provide relief assistance to flood-affected civilians in Wammiwattuwan, Thattamanai and Kiran areas by supplying cooked meals and medical aid. Accordingly, 30 people fell ill with viral fever in Wammiwattuwan area were referred to the Army Advance Dressing Station in the 233 Brigade.

At the same time, 233 Brigade troops distributed mosquito nets, bed sheets, sleeping bags, mats and lunch packets among the displaced where necessary.jordan release date | Nike Air Jordan XXX Basketball Shoes/Sneakers 811006-101 Worldarchitecturefestival