Author name: Tharindu Withanage

Under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. Mahesh Kumarasinghe, Officer-in-Charge of the Colombo Central Division, police officers serving in the eight stations within the division have taken steps to assist individuals affected by the recent adverse weather. A stock of essential relief items including dry rations collected through the personal contributions of the officers on duty, was loaded onto police cabs this morning (02 December 2025) and transported to the Ratmalana Air Force Base. These supplies are scheduled to be airlifted to the Kotmale area in the Central Province for distribution among the affected families. The Sri Lanka Police reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ensuring the well-being of fellow citizens during this challenging time and stands ready to continue its dedicated support toward national recovery and rehabilitation efforts.

A medical camp and dry food distribution program were organized by the Police Medical Services Division at the Sedawatte Weheragoda Ancient Rajamaha Viharaya to support the flood-affected residents of the Sedawatte area. The medical camp was conducted today at the Suraksha Camp established at the Sedawatte Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, where displaced individuals are currently being sheltered. The event was graced by the Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya. A team of five doctors, along with nursing staff from the Police Hospital, provided medical services during the program. Nearly 200 affected individuals received medical check-ups, essential medications, and health guidance. In parallel with the medical services, a dry food distribution initiative was also carried out for the residents of the Suraksha Camp. Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province, Mr. Sajeewa Medawatte; Senior DIG Administration and Services, Mr. Rajitha Sri Daminda; DIG in charge of the Colombo District, Mr. Nishantha de Zoysa; Director of the Police Medical Services Division, W. Senior Superintendent of Police Mrs. Madara Ariyaratne; and several other senior officers participated in the event.

A large quantity of essential goods including medicines, dry food items, etc. collected for the people affected by the floods and landslides with the help of Kuttigala Police Officers, Public Safety Committee members and local residents were handed over to the goods collection center established at the Embilipitiya Municipal Council on 01.12.2025. Embilipitiya Divisional Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. Thusitha Kumara and Embilipitiya District 1 Assistant Superintendent of Police Mr. A.S. Priyantha participated in this and Kuttigala Police OIC Inspector of Police Mr. Chamara Rajapaksa took the initiative for this good deed.

A team of officers from Ballekattuwa and Ella Police is climbing Namunukula Mountain from Ballekattuwa with a generator and diesel to restore power to telephone towers that have been down due to a power outage. Telephone communication has become essential for teams working to rescue victims in mountainous areas, and once this effort is successful, you too will have the convenience of contacting your loved ones living around the Badulla area via telephone lines.