(UTV|COLOMBO) – Issuing a special warning on heavy rain are likely to occur at most parts of the island particularly over Northern, Eastern, North-central, Uva and Central provinces stated the Department of Meteorology.
Fairly heavy showers about 75-100 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Western provinces (Galle, Matara, Hambanthota, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Gampaha, Kaluthara and Colombo districts) and in Matale and Kandy districts.
Fairly strong gusty winds up to 50 kmph can be expected over the island, particularly in Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Central and Uva provinces and in Trincomalee district.
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Ampara, Nuwara-Eliya, Badulla and Monaragala districts.
The Department of Meteorology advises that people should seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees, avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms, avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms, avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors and boats etc , Drivers and people using roads in the hilly areas are requested to be vigilant, take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. Beware of fallen trees and power lines, beware of fallen trees and power lines and for emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.
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