The SLAF mobilised its assets to the assistance of the Disaster Management Authorities Yesterday and Today. One Bell 212 Helicopter was dispatched to the area for reconnaissance and rescue operations as and when required by the DMC while one Mi17 Helicopter was also placed on standby at SLAF Base Ratmalana. 56 Airmen and 2 Officers from SLAFDiyatalawa were deployed to the site to assist operations on ground.
On Thursday (30), the SLAF redeployed 50 Airmen and 2 Officers from SLAF Diyatalawa to the site to assist in rescue operations while the Bell 212 helicopter is available at NuwaraEliya for to meet any requirement of the DMC. One Mi 17 also remains on standby in Ratmalana for rescue operations. The prevailing inclement weather and the ground conditions are preventing helicopter utilization. (ECB/KH)
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