March 03, Colombo (LNW): One person tragically lost their life due to a lightning strike, whilst hundreds of others have been impacted by severe weather conditions affecting multiple regions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported.
A total of 726 individuals from 178 families have been affected by the adverse weather, which has brought heavy rains, lightning, and strong winds to several districts, including Galle, Ratnapura, Kegalle, Moneragala, and Jaffna.
In addition to the fatality caused by the lightning strike, the DMC confirmed that one person sustained injuries due to the relentless rainfall in Ratnapura, where a particularly intense downpour has led to widespread disruption.
As a result of the extreme weather, 177 homes have suffered partial damage, leaving many families in distress.
The DMC has urged residents to remain vigilant, as the weather conditions are expected to continue, and advised those in the impacted regions to take precautions to ensure their safety.
