Hotline Set for Those Affected by Floods

An emergency  hotline 117 was given to those ,who are affected and seeking assistance as  result of floods. More than three days of heavy rain, have driven  more than 130,000 people from their homes and killed at least 11. Troops have launched rescue operations in affected areas of Srilanka with boats and helicopters pulling more than 200 people trapped in the northwestern coastal district of Puttalam to safety, officials said. Meanwhile, the District Secretariat of Gampaha  requested public to provide dry rations, water, sanitary items for flood victims. For more details call – 0713527036/ 0332222235.