Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force states that helicopters and troops are on standby to respond immediately to any emergency caused by the prevailing adverse weather conditions.

Air Force Media Spokesman Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura told the Daily News that Bell 212 and 412 helicopters belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force, as well as troops, are on standby to address urgent situations, taking into consideration the adverse weather conditions currently affecting several districts in Sri Lanka.

Stating that troops at every Sri Lanka Air Force base are on standby, Wewakumbura recalled that the Sri Lanka Air Force has played a vital role during situations such as floods and landslides, and that all necessary measures will be ta...