The minister, deputy minister, and officials reached the village by a SLAF helicopter.

Lankagama, the remotest village in the Galle District is located 12 Kms away from Neluwa, which was severely affected due to floods and landslides during the past few days.

According to minister Abeywardhane, the President and Prime Minister has instructed to pay special attention to this village.

300 families in Lankagama and 600 families in the surrounding areas were stranded due to torrential rains and loss of communication.