A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force, which was involved in disaster relief operations, has met with an accident, police stated. The helicopter, deployed for relief activities in Wennappuwa–Lunuwila, has crashed into Gin Oya. Four airmen were on board at the time...

Two MI-17V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force, carrying 22 crew members and humanitarian assistance, have arrived in Sri Lanka to support ongoing search and rescue operations in disaster-affected areas, the Sri Lanka Air Force announced.