Four dead, 200 houses damaged from strong winds in Matara
November 25, 2011 at 3:30 pm · Close Watch
Matara District Secretariat H. G. S. Jayasekara says four persons have died, while 200 houses have been damaged due to the strong winds. Furthermore, 15 boats have also been stranded in sea. The Navy has launched an operation to rescue the fishermen in the stranded boats, its spokesman Commander Kosala Warnakulasuria said. However, approaching them have become difficult due to the rough condition of the sea.
Meanwhile, the Met Department said rainy weather will continue.
(JNW)