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Heavy rains today

The Department of Meteorology has said there will be showers and thundershowers in several parts of the country today (7), with heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm possible in some areas. According to the weather forecast issued by the department yesterday, cloudy skies will prevail over the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as the […]

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather forecast warning of heavy rains and thundershowers across several regions of Sri Lanka today. Parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western provinces, as well as Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts, are expected to experience showers with rainfall exceeding 100 mm in some areas.

Additionally, showers or thundershowers may develop in areas of the Ampara, Batticaloa, and Monaragala districts after 2.00 p.m. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize risks from strong winds and lightning during thunderstorms.

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