Indian Navy diving and medical teams have been deployed to assist Sri Lanka Navy operations in the flood-hit southwestern region. The death toll from the disaster today rose to 177 with 104 people still missing in the island nation's worst torrential rains in 14 years. <br/><br/>Sri Lankan Naval spokesperson Chaminda Walakauluge said two Indian ships INS 'Kirch' and INS 'Shardul' have arrived and they joined Sri Lanka Navy in extending relief. A third Indian ship, INS Jalashwa, with additional relief material, is also expected to arrive today with more relief. <br/><br/>Lankan Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing assistance within hours of a request being made. Karuanayake said Prime Minister Modi's gesture demonstrated the new level of Indo-Lanka relations under the current government of the President Maithripala Sirisena.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the Meteorology Department today warned of more rains followed by strong winds and people residing in low lying areas in the south were advised to evacuate to safer locations as all the major rivers are overflowing.<br/>Following India's lead in sending out emergency relief to Sri Lanka, more ountries have started pledging assistance to provide relief to the flood victims. China is to donate relief items worth of 2.2 million US dollars.