Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
As adverse weather conditions continued across the country, troops under the Security Forces (Central) and the 12 Infantry Division carried out multiple rapid disaster relief operations across the Monaragala District.
A contingent of troops from the 18th Gemunu Watch, operating under the Medagama Divisional Secretariat in the Kandawinna area, rescued 50 individuals from 13 flood-affected families. All evacuees were relocated to temporary shelter at the Medagama Pitadeniya Primary School.
Heavy rainfall caused a buildup of debris at the Kumbukkan Oya anicut, obstructing the natural water flow. A team from the 121 Infantry Brigade Headquarters cleared the accumulated debris, restoring normal water discharge. Additionally, another team from the same Headquarters reinforced an eroded section of the anicut bund using sandbags to prevent further deterioration.
Meanwhile, another group from the 121 Infantry Brigade removed fallen trees blocking the Kumbukkan Oya canal route near the 3rd Mile Post. Army personnel continue to provide essential emergency assistance to affected communities as weather conditions persist.
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