Under the guidance of Major General W.M.S.C.K Wanasinghe RSP USP, the General Officer Commanding of the 21 Infantry Division, and the close supervision of Brigadier B.A.P.M Balasooriya RSP, Commander of the 212 Infantry Brigade, the troops of the 4th Battalion of Sri Lanka National Guard promptly reconstructed the bund of Mahanochchikulam Lake at Galkulama, which had sustained slight damage due to adverse weather conditions, using sandbags.
Sri Lanka ArmySimilarly, the bund of Kiri Ibba Lake at Horowpothana was promptly repaired by the troops of the 5 (Volunteer) Gajaba Regiment, under the supervision of Brigadier T.D.P Siriwardena psc, Commander of the 211 Infantry Brigade, using sandbags.
Sri Lanka ArmyIn addition, the 5 (V) Gajaba Regiment prepared and distributed over 300 lunch packets to the Divisional Secretary of Horowpothana for distribution among flood-affected residents in the Horowpothana town area. The dry rations for this initiative were provided by the Divisional Secretariat of Horowpothana.
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Meanwhile, the Veherathenna causeway bridge was inundated by approximately 6 feet of water. Troops of the 5 (Volunteer) Gajaba Regiment assisted the Sri Lanka Navy in providing transportation facilities to the villagers along the Veherathenna bridge.
Sri Lanka ArmySenior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks, and Civilians participated in the event.
