The Department of Meteorology has issued a heavy rain advisory warning of rainfall exceeding 100mm in several parts of Sri Lanka, as a weather system near the island is expected to intensify.
The advisory, issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 5.30 a.m. today (21) will remain in effect until 5.30 a.m. tomorrow (22).
According to the advisory, 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 falls exceeding 100 mm are likely at some locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, Northern and Southern provinces and in the Anuradhapura District.
The general public in the affected areas has been advised to remain alert and follow the latest weather forecasts and advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology.
