Saturday, 09 January 2021 - 6:04
Showery weather over the island is expected to enhance to some extent, due to the low level atmospheric disturbance to the south-east of Sri Lanka, during next few days from tonight (09).
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern, North-Central, Central and Uva provinces. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places in Northern, Eastern, Central and Uva provinces.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere in the evening or night.
Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places.
General public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers
Saturday, 09 January 2021 - 14:51
The Meteorological Department s Disaster Early Warning Center has issued a warning for heavy rains.
This announcement issued today at 2 pm will be valid until 2 pm on the 11th.
It has been stated that due to the turbulent nature of the lower atmosphere in the south east of Sri Lanka, an increase in rainfall is expected in many parts of the island.
Thundershowers will develop at several places in the North, East, North Central, Central and Uva Provinces.
Elsewhere, showers or thundershowers will occur at times, especially in the evening or at night.
The Meteorological Department said that heavy showers of more than 100 mm could occur in some places.