Mirissa was affected by the tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake , with numerous homes , guesthouses , shops , schools and temples destroyed or damaged and fourteen reported deaths . Mirissa is located on the Coastal or Southern Rail Line ( connecting Colombo through to Matara ) , and the A2 highway , connecting Colombo to Wellawaya
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
Effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on Sri Lanka
Mirissa