30th November 2025 10:23:44 Hours
On 29 November 2025, troops of the 2(V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry conducted a rescue operation in the Welewaththa, Orugodawathha and Ambathale areas, where rising floodwaters had trapped many residents. A total of 407 individuals; 114 males, 149 females, and 98 children in 98 families were safely evacuated. The timely and coordinated response ensured the protection and well-being of all affected families during the severe flooding.
