(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – At least 7 persons were killed while another 3 are reportedly missing due to the landslide in Bogahawatta, Bulathsinhala.
Bulathsinhala Police said that a total of 10 residents of four houses were initially reported missing after the landslide.
However, following search operations launched by the police, 7 bodies were recovered from under the soil while another 3 are still missing.
Police said that search operations are still being carried out at the site of the landslide.