A 15 year old schoolboy was struck by lightening and has passed away this evening.
The youth is from the Batagoda area in Anguruwatota.
Adverse weather conditions islandwide have resulted in landslides in the central province, leaving people homeless in high risk areas.
Train routes have been halted temporarily and bus routes have been diverted. People residing in low lying areas prone to flooding have been advised to seek higher ground.
