Sri Lanka Army soldiers risk lives to rescue woman from Mahaweli riverPosted by Onlanka News Desk on August 7, 2026 - 10:09 pmTwo Sri Lanka Army soldiers rescued a woman who was struggling in the Mahaweli River at Gannoruwa in Kandy on Thursday morning (August 6), risking their own lives to bring her safely ashore. Acting on the instructions of the School Commandant, the two soldiers immediately rushed to the location and entered the rescue operation. They were able to reach the woman and bring her safely to the riverbank. The Army said the rescue demonstrated the courage, alertness and commitment of its personnel in protecting civilian lives, including during emergencies outside their usual defence duties. Meanwhile, adverse weather continues to affect Sri Lanka’s hill country, with rising water levels in several major rivers causing flooding in surrounding low-lying areas.