Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Fisheries Department has decided to deploy fishing boats to assist in rescue operations in affected areas.

The decision has been taken after considering the shortage of boats for rescue operations in flood affected areas such as Avissawella, Kegalle and Chilaw.

The decision has been taken at a meeting attended by Deputy Minister of Fisheries Rathna Gamage.

Accordingly, the Fisheries Department has taken steps to deploy 30 boats from Colombo, 20 each from Negombo and Aluthgama.

According to the Deputy Minister, the Sri Lanka Navy will transport the boats and use them in rescue operations.

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