Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A 40-foot container of life-saving and emergency response equipment has been delivered to Sri Lanka through the support of the people of Australia, the life-saving community, Life-Saving Victoria (LSV), and logistics partner Transco Cargo. The consignment, which includes lifejackets, rescue tubes, rescue boards, and other essential first responder gear, was handed over to Sri Lanka Life Saving (SLLS) for use across the country.

The equipment will be used strictly for humanitarian purposes, with a focus on strengthening disaster response capacity in cyclone-affected and other vulnerable communities. It is expected to significantly enhance preparedness and response capabilities, particularly in rural and high-risk ar...