Colombo (News1st) – The extreme weather being experienced across the country has claimed it’s first casualty.

According to the Police, a youth died yesterday in Theldeniya when a tree crashed onto his motorbike due to strong winds.  The deceased has been identified as a 29-year-old resident of Doraliyadda, Kandy.

The remains of the victim are currently lying at the Theldeniya hospital.

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