Ampara District Secretary P. Wanigasinghe said that information is being gathered on the houses that have been hindered by the cyclone.It is reported that about 26 houses were impacted following the cyclone which lashed the Karangawa area in Ampara Sunday afternoon.

The buildings of the Karangawa Janaraja School has also been severely damaged. The cyclone lasted about 20 minutes and was accompanied by a heavy downpour. The residents claimed that even pieces of ice fell along with rain.