Sri Lanka Air Force Rescues Five Persons Trapped by Floods
in Nikaweratiya and Dompe
November 29, 2025
The Sri Lanka Air Force successfully conducted two emergency rescue missions this morning (29 November) amid worsening flood conditions.
A Bell-412 helicopter deployed from the Palaviya Base rescued four individuals - including a Buddhist monk, who had been stranded in the Nikaweratiya area. All were safely airlifted and transferred to designated safe locations.
Another Bell-412 helicopter from the Ratmalana Base airlifted a person trapped by rising floodwaters in the Dompe area, ensuring the individual’s safe relocation.