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Red alert on heavy rain and strong winds; over 150 mm rain
Sep 06, 202007:30 PM
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Red alert on heavy rain and strong winds; over 150 mm rain
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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department has issued a ‘Red’ alert on heavy rain and strong winds.

 

As per the warning, the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further particularly in the “high risk” districts mentioned in the map.

 

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Very heavy rainfalls of above 150 mm are likely at some places, stated the Department.

 

The wind speed can also increase up to (50-60) kmph at times across the island, it added.

 

The warning has been issued at 6 pm this evening (06) and will be in effect until 9 am tomorrow morning (07).

 

Following rainfalls were recorded from 08.30 am until 05.30 pm today:

 

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