Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Swiftly responding to a flash flood emergency, troops of the 20th Battalion of Sri Lanka Light Infantry (20 SLLI) under the 573 Infantry Brigade have launched an operation to assist students appearing for the G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations and the general public in Neluwa, today (Nov 22).
Due to adverse weather conditions, a 150-meter stretch of the Neluwa-Dellawa road in Neluwa Town has been submerged, with water levels rising to approximately three feet, rendering the road impassable for light vehicles.
Recognizing the urgency, particularly for students traveling to examination centers, a contingent of Army personnel (01 Offi...