The Sri Lanka Navy has prepared 171 disaster relief teams to provide immediate assistance to people affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island.
According to the Navy, as of today, a total of 17 relief teams had been stationed across the Sabaragamuwa, North Western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces, ready to respond to emergencies.
In the Ratnapura area, three teams have been deployed, while two teams are stationed in Yatiyanthota. One team each has also been deployed to Meethotamulla, Nawalapitiya, Gampola and Mahiyanganaya.
Under the North Western Naval Command, two teams have been stationed in Puttalam, with one team each deployed to Nikaweratiya, Kurunegala and Neelabemma.
Meanwhile, one relief team has been positioned in Thawalama under the Southern Naval Command, while two teams are ready for deployment in the Digampathana area under the Eastern Naval Command.
The Navy said the programme aims to ensure a rapid response to emergencies arising from the adverse weather conditions and to provide timely relief to affected communities.
The prepared teams remain available to assist with disaster response operations as required.
