Members of the Army serving the 662 Brigade of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) promptly responded to an SOS appeal of the public and facilitated the movement across a causeway along remote Karadipokku - Uruthirapuram road which is still under construction.
Due to onset of heavy rains, Uruthirapuram area became inundated with spilling and flowing water in the Sivan Solai canal bridge, and its tributes aggravated the flood situation in the area, compelling villagers to stop even foot movement across the said causeway since the bridge still under construction, remains in a higher elevation. One Dr Karthi of the Regional Director of Health Services, Kilinochchi who saw for himself the risks involved to human lives brought the situation to the notice of the Kilinochchi District Secretary who in turn alerted the 66 Division troops and the 662 Brigade Commander who is in charge of the area, seeking immediate assistance and safety for those trapped victims.
Colonel G.D Suriyabandara, 662 Brigade Commander immediately instructed nearby 24 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) soldiers to take safety steps by manning the causeway at both ends.