Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- More than 28,300 tri-forces personnel have been deployed across the country to support rescue and relief efforts following the severe floods and landslides triggered by recent adverse weather, the Special Disaster Operations Media Centre said.

Media Spokesperson and Army Media Director Brigadier Waruna Gamage said the deployment includes 25,400 Army personnel, 688 Navy personnel and 2,226 Air Force personnel, all working to normalize public life and restore transport services.

According to the latest statistics, 1,614,790 people have been affected islandwide, while 171,490 individuals are still staying in 1,276 temporary shelters. Brigadier Gamage noted that military personnel rescued over 30,000 people trapped in f...