Young Woman Dies After Lightning Strike Damages Habaraduwa Home

A young woman has died following a lightning strike that hit a house in Kokwatte, Habaraduwa, early on May 3, 2026. The incident occurred amidst adverse weather conditions, causing the roof and a wall of the residence to collapse. Two women who were temporarily staying at the house sustained injuries. One of the victims, identified as a 25-year-old resident, succumbed to her critical injuries, while the other is receiving treatment at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital. Preliminary reports suggest the women were employees of a local garment factory.