{
  "id": 15989425,
  "title": "Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/heavy-showers-above-100-mm-are-likely-at-some-places-in-the-western",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T01:20:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/heavy-showers-above-100-mm-are-likely-at-some-places-in-the-western-sabaragamuwa-southern-and-north-western-provinces/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On 22 October 2026, the Department of Meteorology issued a weather forecast predicting heavy showers above 100 mm in certain areas of Sri Lanka. These regions include the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-western provinces. The low-level atmospheric disturbance near the island had developed into a low-pressure system, leading to an expected enhancement of rainfall across the island and surrounding sea areas.\n\nWhile misty conditions were forecasted in Central and Uva provinces during the early morning hours, the Department advised the general public and naval and fishing communities to stay informed about future forecasts and bulletins. Showers or thundershowers were expected to occur at various times throughout the island, with the highest likelihood of heavy rainfall in the specified provinces. Following 1 p.m., additional showers or thunderstorms were anticipated to take place across the remainder of the country. The Meteorological Department urged the public to take necessary precautions to mitigate potential damage caused by strong winds and lightning during these thundershowers.",
  "summary": "WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 October 2026 Issued at 5.30 a.m. on 22 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The low level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka has developed into a low-pressure area. Under the influence of this system, an enhancement of rainfall is expected over the island and the deep and shallow sea areas […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Thursday weather: Heatwave persists in northern provinces, with rain for Western and Eastern Cape",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/thursday-weather-heatwave-persists-in-northern-provinces-with-rain",
        "published": "2026-10-22T03:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}