With torrential rains showing no signs of slowing down, most parts of the island are still being battered by heavy rains. Widespread floods experienced during the past few days have greatly affected the day to day lives of the people in almost two thirds of the country.
The onset of the Southwest monsoon has seen an unprecedented record of rainfall in the country. Floods, landslides, heavy winds and lightning related incidents have so far claimed 13 lives.
The government has mobilized the tri forces in strength to carry out rescue and relief operations. As of today, more than 820 tri forces troops have been mobilized for flood related relief operations in Gampaha, Colombo, Matara, Kalutara, Kegalle, Puttalam, Ratnapura, Galle, and Kurunegala areas. In addition 63 boats, armoured carriers, busses and trucks of the Army and Navy have also been put to use for this purpose.
7300 troops of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force are on standby to be deployed in areas that are vulnerable, the Ministry of Defence said.
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