Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Two fishermen along with a boat they set out from Chilaw are reported missing, with a major search and rescue operation underway.

The vessel reportedly disappeared due to strong winds and stormy conditions.

Meanwhile, fishermen on two boats that were also in distress due to strong winds had managed to swim safely to shore. The missing fishermen are both from Koloniya Wellaa in Chilaw.

One of the two remaining boats was destroyed after hitting a reef. The fishermen on board swam to shore last night, and the damaged vessel was later found washed ashore at the beach in Karukupane fishing village.

The fishermen on the third boat reached the shore at the Muthupanthiya fishing village after their boat capsized during t...