November 29, Colombo (LNW): A specialised Indian disaster response unit landed in Sri Lanka early this morning, extending a fresh wave of support as the island grapples with the aftermath of severe weather.
The contingent, transported aboard an Indian military aircraft, consists of 80 personnel — 76 men and four women — along with a trained team of four rescue dogs. They arrived equipped with a range of technical gear designed for swift search-and-rescue missions, from inflatable boats to cutting tools and communications equipment.
According to officials, the team’s arrival is aimed at strengthening efforts to reach communities isolated by flooding and to speed up ongoing relief work. Their deployment is expected to enhance coordination on the ground, particularly in hard-hit districts where local teams have been stretched by days of unrelenting rain.
