The Department of Meteorology has issued a heavy rain advisory warning of rainfall exceeding 100 mm in several parts of Sri Lanka as a weather system near the island is expected to intensify.
The advisory was issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 5.30 a.m. today (21) and will remain in effect until 5.30 a.m. tomorrow (22).
According to the department, a low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours, bringing increased rainfall across the island over the next few days.
Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely at some locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, Northern and Southern provinces, as well as in the Anuradhapura District.
The public in the affected areas has been urged to remain vigilant and follow the latest weather forecasts and advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology.
