Blue Lanka Tours contributes towards life-saving flood relief efforts

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:04 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Blue Lanka Tours has responded to the destruction caused by Ditwah cyclone by donating two brand new motorboats worth Rs. 2.6 million to the Government.

The boats were handed over to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre Director General Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda.

“We hope the boats contribute to the ongoing rescue and relief efforts. At a time when access to flooded areas is limited and swift action is critical, these boats serve as vital lifelines, supporting authorities in their rescue and relief efforts. The fibreglass boat and Suzuki 2-stroke outboard boat are designed to handle demanding and challenging operations,” a spokesman for Blue Lanka Tours said.

“As a responsible tour operator that travels the length and breadth of the country, we understand the terrain and the realities on the ground. Our experience in river safaris, coastal exploration, and off-the-beaten-path travel has given us first-hand insight into how floods transform entire regions,” he said.

He said that the two boats now remain with Government authorities as permanent assets. They can be deployed for future disaster response, routine rescue operations, flood preparedness, and even community transport in vulnerable regions. “In this way, we hope the donation continues to save lives well beyond the immediate aftermath of Ditwah,” the spokesman added.