Six die as heavy rain causes mudslides and tree falls in Sri Lanka

Five people were killed when a large tree toppled on to a moving bus in Colombo during heavy rain (AP Photo)

Heavy rain triggered floods and mudslides and downed trees in many parts of Sri Lanka, killing at least six people and forcing authorities to close schools in some areas, officials said on Friday.

Strong monsoon rains have been pounding the Indian Ocean nation for more than a week, flooding houses, fields and roads.