The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for heavy rainfall in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western and Northern provinces and in the Anuradhapura District.
The advisory was issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 3.30 p.m. today (20) and will remain in effect until 3.30 p.m. tomorrow (21).
According to the Met. Department, a low-level atmospheric disturbance prevailing in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify rainy conditions across the island from this evening.
Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the affected areas, with heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm possible in some locations.
The general public in the affected areas has been advised to remain alert to changing weather conditions and follow updates and safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
