Storm in Gangodawila damages 30 houses

Irangika Range

A storm in the Vanatha area on Rubberwatta road in Gangodawila yesterday evening had damaged 30 houses and a couple of vehicles parked in the area.

No injuries were reported from the freak storm as a result of the prevailing weather conditions that have developed in the Bay of Bengal.

A eye witnesses living in the area said the storm which hit the Vanatha area had blown in from the Eastern side of the area at about 3.30 p.m.

The roofs of some houses were blown 50km-100km away and many house hold items were damaged as a result.

Meanwhile,many trees were uprooted in several areas while a large jak tree had fallen on the roof of a house.