Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Clarifying media reports suggesting widespread damage to vehicles parked at Hambantota port due to lightening strike, a statement by the Port said the lightning strike severely damaged one vehicle and caused minor damage to three others.

The Statement said that Hambantota International Port's (HIP) Emergency Response Unit (ERU) promptly extinguished a vehicle fire caused by a lightning strike, preventing it from spreading to surrounding vehicles and avoiding further losses.

"The team's swift intervention contained the fire to the affected vehicle, preventing it from spreading to neighbouring vehicles, demonstrating the port's emergency response capabilities and operational readiness. Contrary to media reports sugge...