Indian Navy diving and medical teams have been deployed to assist Sri Lanka Navy operations in the flood-hit southwestern region, as the death toll from the disaster has risen to 180 with 110 people still missing.
Sri Lankan Naval spokesperson Chaminda Walakauluge said in Colombo yesterday that two Indian ships INS 'Kirch' and INS 'Shardul' have arrived and they joined Sri Lanka Navy in extending relief.

Indian Navy diving and medical teams, arrived in INS Shardul on Sunday, have been deployed to assist Sri Lanka Navy operations at Kalutara, Ratmalana and Galle.
Lankan Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing assistance within hours of a request