Strong Winds Damage Nearly 200 Homes in Puttalam

Strong winds and heavy rains have caused partial damage to approximately 200 homes in the Medawatta and Vella areas of Chilaw, located in the Puttalam district. The severe weather event struck on May 24, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Disaster officials reported that the roofs of many houses were significantly damaged by the gale-force winds. This structural damage has unfortunately resulted in harm to various household items and belongings within the affected residences.

Residents have been working to implement temporary repairs, with roofing materials like tiles and asbestos sheets being blown away by the wind. Communities have come together to assist those impacted by the storm.

Relief operations are currently being managed by officials from the Chilaw Divisional Secretariat's relief services unit. Puttalam District Disaster Relief Services Officer B.V. Chaminda Kumar confirmed that aid is being provided to the affected individuals.

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Nearly 200 houses have been partially damaged by the strong winds that blew with the heavy rain in the Medawatta and Vella areas of Chilaw.