30th November 2025 10:16:32 Hours
On 29 November 2025, troops of the 8 Sri Lanka Light Infantry carried out a large-scale rescue operation in Kalukodayawa, where severe flooding had stranded numerous residents. A total of 139 individuals, 55 males, 54 females, and 30 children were safely evacuated to secure locations. The swift and well-coordinated effort ensured the protection and well-being of all those affected by the rising waters.
