Heavy rain above 75 mm forecast for several areas of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology forecast showers or thunderstorms across many parts of the island, mainly after 1 p.m. today, according to Rupavahini News and Hiru News. Morning rain is also possible in Western Province and coastal areas of Galle, Puttalam, Mannar and Jaffna.

The forecast identifies possible rainfall above 75 mm in some locations across Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North Central provinces, as well as Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts. Daily Mirror reported that falls exceeding 100 mm are likely in parts of Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Matara, Galle and Puttalam districts.

Other reports describe a separate heavy-rain advisory. Newswire said an amber advisory covered Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and Badulla District, while Hiru News and Ada Derana’s Sinhala report also identified those areas; the latter headline specified the possibility of more than 100 mm. Newswire additionally reported a severe-lightning advisory with red alerts for 16 districts, but its report excerpt did not list them.

The department advised people to take steps to reduce risks from lightning and brief strong winds accompanying thunderstorms. Mist may occur before dawn in parts of Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces.

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