Warning to Jaffna residents: Heavy rains are coming
2294 people from 610 families have been affected by floods and disasters caused by heavy rains in Jaffna. Jaffna District All Management Unit Representative R.N. Suriyaraja stated that 20 houses have been damaged.
There is a possibility of rain or thundershowers in the Northern, North Central and Eastern provinces, as well as in Matale district. Furthermore, heavy rains of more than 100 mm are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces.
Due to this, winds may blow at a speed of 30-40 kilometers per hour in the above areas. As a result, the public is requested to take precautionary measures as lightning strikes may occur.
Everyone is requested to take measures to reduce the damage caused by lightning strikes.