The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.
The advisory, issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 7.00 a.m. today (23), will remain in effect until 7.00 a.m. tomorrow (24).
Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North Western provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.
The Department said heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in some areas.
The public in the affected areas is advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions due to the prevailing weather conditions.
