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Sri Lanka storms leave eight dead
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Colombo News Desk CND on 18 May, 2010 04:21:00
 
At least four people have been killed in the flooding and another four by
lightning since Saturday, government officials said.
More than 50 houses were damaged by the severe weather, which has affected the
western, southern, central and north-western parts of the country.
Rail and road transport was also impacted with more than 20 vehicles damaged by
falling trees.
Access to the international airport has been restricted by the floods, prompting
the national airline to require that passengers check in four hours ahead of
their departure times.