16 locations record over 100mm of rainfall as severe weather hits Sri Lanka

Daily Mirror, Newswire, Newsfirst and Hiru News report that the Department of Meteorology warned of possible severe lightning and thundershowers in Monaragala, Ampara and Batticaloa. Newsfirst describes the warning as covering Uva Province as well as Ampara and Batticaloa, while Daily Mirror identifies Monaragala alongside the other two districts.

Newswire reports that the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre issued its advisory at 11.30 a.m. on the 28th, assigning red alerts to Monaragala, Ampara and Batticaloa and amber alerts to the remaining 22 districts. It says the advisory was due to remain in effect until 11.30 p.m. that day.

Newswire reports that the department also warned of possible temporary strong winds during thunderstorms. Its safety guidance advised people to shelter indoors, avoid trees and exposed places such as fields, plantations and open water, and stay away from wired phones, connected electrical appliances and open vehicles. It also urged caution around fallen trees and power lines and recommended contacting local disaster management authorities in emergencies.

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