Heavy rains to continue: Warning issued to the public
The Department of Meteorology has warned that heavy rains are likely to occur in the Galle and Matara districts along with the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces during the afternoon and night hours today (16). In addition, thundershowers are likely to occur in the North Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and the Hambantota district.
Strong winds and lightning strikes
It has been reported that heavy rains exceeding 50 mm may occur at many places in the Eastern province and the Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts. Furthermore, wind speeds may increase up to (30-40) kmph on the eastern slopes of the Central Highlands, in the Northern and Uva provinces.
The public is advised to take precautionary measures to prevent damage caused by temporary strong winds and lightning strikes due to thundershowers.