Sudden downpour in Pallekele causes several trees to fall

By Shane Seneviratne  

A sudden heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds struck the Balagolla area in the Pallekele Police Division, causing several trees to fall.  

 A tree collapsed onto a three-wheeler travelling along the Teldeniya–Kandy road, leaving one person seriously injured.  

The individual was immediately rushed to the Kandy National Hospital by a “Suwa Seriya” ambulance.   

Traffic along the affected roads was disrupted for a considerable period due to the fallen trees.