Winds, waves damage boats on Southern coast

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The surge of powerful waves from the windy sea, along with gale-force winds, caused extensive damage to several boats at the Katugoda, Jakotuwella and Ratgamawella fisheries anchorages on the southern coast. Fishermen reported that the engines of several boats too have been rendered useless. Pix by D.G. Sugathapala

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Winds, waves damage boats on Southern coast

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