Heat advisory issued for seven provinces

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, warning that extreme heat can be expected in parts of the island tomorrow (20).

Accordingly, the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to reach ‘Caution’ level at some places in the Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and
North-western provinces and Monaragala district.

The department cautioned that heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible while continued activity could result in heatstroke.