Since the prevailing stormy weather in the island, the water level of Gin Ganga is expected to be increased. As a prior preparation for possible flood situation, the Navy removed large bamboo trees, logs of trees and debris underside of the Wakwella bridge which was blocking the free flow of Gin Ganga. Naval personnel attached to the Southern Naval Command along with a team of Navy divers engaged in this strenuous task and made free down flow of water, under the guidance of Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kassapa Paul.

Further, 11 Nos. of Naval Rescue and Relief Teams have been deployed to assists the people in any emergency, at Thawalama, Hinidumma, Udugama, Nagoda, Bulathsinhala, Giriulla, Rathnapura and Palindanuwara areas which are under the threat of flooding. These teams are consists of the sailors attached to the Rapid Response Rescue and Relief (4RU) unit and the Special Boat Squadron of SL Navy