Advisory for Heavy Rain

Advisory for Heavy Rain

The Department of Meteorology today issued Advisory for Heavy Rain says that " Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the country and expected to fully establish over the country probably from tomorrow (27 November 2019). Thereforeprevailing showery condition in the Northern and Eastern parts of the country is likely toenhance further particularly by tomorrow morning.Heavy showers about 150 mm are likely at some places in Northern and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district. Fairly heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places inUva, Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and in Anuradhapura and Hambanthota districts.Wind speed can be increased up to (40-50) kmph at times in Central hilly areas, Northern,North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.