Strong winds that swept through Samidugama, Iranawila in Chilaw last night (25) have damaged several houses.
The strong winds reportedly struck the area at around 11:00 p.m., causing the roofs of several houses to be blown off and trees to fall.
As a result of the roof damage, rainwater has seeped into the affected homes, causing considerable hardship for residents.
Meanwhile, the sea off the coast of the affected area has reportedly become extremely rough.
Moreover, over the past 24 hours, heavy rainfall has been reported across many parts of the island, with the highest rainfall recorded in the Karandipowal area of the Puttalam District, the Department of Meteorology said.
According to the department, Karandipowal received 195.7 mm of rainfall.
Additionally, rainfall totals of 193.0 mm and 187.5 mm were recorded in Kuliyapitiya and Illuppaaikkadavai, respectively.
