Falling trees damage vehicles, houses

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Several houses and vehicles were damaged due to the strong wind that was reported from areas in De Saram place, National Hospital, Kirulapana and Dematagoda today.

The Fire Brigade said it was removing trees that had fallen on the roads and at the National hospital premises.

The electricity supply had also been disrupted in several areas due to the bad weather condition.(DMOnline)

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nalaka Tuesday, 23 July 2013 05:35 AM

some will think this is a GODs curse

janak Tuesday, 23 July 2013 05:50 AM

INTERNATIONAL CONPIRACY

Porky Pig Tuesday, 23 July 2013 05:51 AM

The delusional types?

Roshan Tuesday, 23 July 2013 06:55 AM

Very good reason to cut the trees now and sell it.

sen Tuesday, 23 July 2013 07:45 AM

yes and build shops for rental too.

shihan Tuesday, 23 July 2013 08:02 AM

Could have fallen to some of the MPs and Ministers.......

Belisol Tuesday, 23 July 2013 08:15 AM

There are not so many trees in Colombo; Whatever we have is also falling down!

Marcelle McDonald Wednesday, 24 July 2013 05:11 AM

Shame they didn't fall in Temple Trees isn't it..?

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