Colombo (News1st) – Around 30 houses have been damaged by strong winds in Lunugala, Badulla.

Assistant Director of the Disaster Management Centre Pradeep Kodippilli said that a number of houses were severely damaged by the strong winds. Renovation work is currently underway.

Meanwhile, 10 houses were damaged by strong winds in Hingurakgoda on Thursday (August 23).

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