The Department of Meteorology today issued Red Warning for Heavy Rain says that “Due to a low level atmospheric disturbance in the southeast of Sri Lanka prevailing showery condition over the island particularly in the Eastern, Uva, North-Central and Northernprovinces is likely to enhance.Very heavy showers around 200 mm are likely at some places in Ampara, Batticaloa,Trincomalee Monaragala, Polonnaruwa, Badulla, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts.Heavy showers of about (100-150) mm are likely in the Anuradhapura, Mullaitivu,Kilinochchi, Vavuniya and Matale districts.Fairly heavy showers of about (75-100) mm are likely in Galle, Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Kegalle and Hambanthota districts. Fairly strong gusty winds up to (40-50) kmph can be expected in North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Hambanthota district.
DAMAGE EXPECTED:
Heavy rains may trigger landslides in hilly areas.
Water inundation in low lying areas
Uprooting of large avenue trees.
ACTION SUGGESTED:
People living in hilly areas (particularly landslide prone areas) are requested to be vigilant.
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.
Be alert on the advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology.
For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.
