Immediate relief is provided by more than 20,000 Sri Lankan troops, to people affected by the severe weather and floods in the island, over the past few days.

The task force is headed by the Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga and consists of Secretary to the Ministry of Disaster Management, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, the Chief of Defence Staff, Tri Services Commanders and the Inspector General of Police.
Source-ANI