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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - File picture of residents wading through a flooded street during heavy rainfall in Puttalam, Sri Lanka, on November 27, 2025. The Sri Lankan Navy has placed 171 disaster relief teams on standby and deployed another 14 teams across the Southern and Western provinces as heavy rains increase flood risks in several parts of the country, reported Xinhua. — AFP pic
- The Sri Lankan Navy has 171 disaster relief teams on standby and 14 deployed as heavy rains increase flood risks.
- This action follows a low-pressure area forming over the Andaman Sea, increasing flood risks.
- The Department of Meteorology issued warnings for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough seas.
First Published: Monday, 21 Sep 2026 6:32 PM MYT
COLOMBO, Sept 21 — The Sri Lankan Navy has placed 171 disaster relief teams on standby and deployed another 14 teams across the Southern and Western provinces as heavy rains increase flood risks in several parts of the country, reported Xinhua.
The navy said on Monday that the precautionary measures followed the formation of a low-pressure area over the Andaman Sea, northeast of Sri Lanka in the Bay of Bengal.
It said the teams were ready to assist affected communities and respond rapidly to flood-related emergencies.
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology advised on the same day that heavy rainfall may occur in several parts of the country due to the prevailing active Southwest Monsoon conditions. It has also issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats. — Bernama-Xinhua
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