Strong Winds Cause Widespread Damage in Colombo

Strong winds cause widespread damage in Colombo

Several areas in and around Colombo sustained significant damage last night (29) as strong winds swept through the city, toppling trees and disrupting traffic movement. MORE..

Strong winds cause widespread damage in Colombo - LankaXpress

Several areas in and around Colombo sustained significant damage last night (29) as strong winds swept through the city, toppling trees and disrupting traffic movement. Large trees were reported to have fallen along the Colombo–Galle Road, particularly between Kollupitiya and Wellawatte. Similar incidents were also reported in other parts of the city, including Grandpass. In one of the most severe incidents, a massive tree collapsed on St. Josep…

Severe winds hit Sri Lanka: Trees uprooted, power cut, transport delayed

(Image credit: Courtesy of the respective owners) Due to strong winds that swept through Colombo and several other areas last night (May 29), trees were uprooted causing significant damage and in some places buildings also collapsed. Meanwhile, reports indicate that power outages occurred in many parts of Colombo. It was observed that trees had fallen along several sections of the Colombo–Galle Road, from Kollupitiya to Wellawatte, as well as in…

Strong Winds Cause Widespread Damage in Colombo - LNW Lanka News Web

Strong winds swept through Colombo on Wednesday evening, causing significant damage in multiple areas of the city. The sudden gusts uprooted trees, brought down sheds and rooftops, and toppled signboards along key routes, including the busy Galle Road. Authorities were quick to respond, with emergency services dispatched to clear debris and restore traffic flow. No injuries have been reported so far, but officials are assessing the full extent o…