Troops help flood-hit

The 232 Brigade troops, deployed in Thoppigala area under 23 Division rescued civilians, trapped in floods in and around Kiran lagoon after providing Army boats.

Torrential rains in Batticaloa district caused heavy damages to property in Kiran and cut off all possibilities of movement for civilians in the Kiran lagoon.

The civilians ran short of food, drinking water, medicine and all other requirements since no transport was available.

Army troops in boats enabled sick civilians as well as the feeble to seek medical treatment and attend to the needs in town areas.

Since the areas were submerged, Army troops have been providing marooned civilians with cooked meals and drinking water for the last 10 days.

On the instructions of the 23 Division Commander in Batticaloa, the 232 Brigade Commander, Colonel S N Waduge has taken steps in this direction.