Following adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Balakawala area of Athuraliya in the Matara district since December 12. Standing with flood victims, teams are providing much-needed assistance to those affected communities as of now, the Navy said in a press release.
Due to the flood situation in the Balakawala area since 12th December, caused by the overflowing of the Nilwala River, the Navy teams are using dinghies to offer crucial transportation to people struggling to meet their everyday needs.
Moreover, the Navy stands prepared to deploy additional relief teams and assist those potentially impacted by the anticipated flooding from the adverse weather conditions, it further added.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today he wholly rejects the Batalanda Commission report and that it was appointed wholly with the intention slinging political mud at him.
Leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) and one time Propaganda Secretary of the JVP Wimal Weerawansa accused the Government of bringing back the “Batalanda Commission” for a media spectacle instead of a genuine concern for those who suffered during the 1988-1990 period.
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