Troops of 24 Infantry Division Engage in Flood Relief Operations

In response to the emergency situation caused by the release of water from the Kondawattuwan Reservoir in Ampara due to adverse weather, troops of the 24 Infantry Division, under the guidance of Major General S.A. Kulatunga RWP RSP VSV USP psc, Commander, Security Forces (East), ensured the uninterrupted participation of G.C.E. Advanced Level candidates who were unable to access their centres due to flooding. WMZ Armed Vehicles were deployed in Chadayanthalawa, Konduwattuwana, Weerayadi, Kiliodaya, and the Adal Oya fuel station to assist the candidates.

Additionally, Army troops with trucks and Uni-Buffel vehicles were on standby at Konduwattuwana for potential emergencies. The troops of the 241 Infantry Brigade also took action to repair the Oluvil Weerayadi tank dam using sandbags and cleared the channel to mitigate risks to local villagers.