Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Indian Army Medical Contingent Arrives in Sri Lanka to Support Adverse
Weather Relief Operations

December 03, 2025

A fully functional Indian Army field hospital arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (02 December) to assist communities affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions. The contingent was welcomed by Major General K.T.P. De Silva, The Adjutant General of Sri Lanka Army and Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, the Assistant Defence Advisor of High Commission of India, upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

A group of 73 member medical team arrived, will be deployed in the Mahiyanganaya area, providing essential medical treatment, emergency care, and other humanitarian support to residents who were impacted by the disaster.