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Daily Mirror reports that the Department of Meteorology issued an amber warning for severe lightning in seven provinces and Kurunegala District, effective until 1:30 a.m. on October 21. Newswire identifies the seven provinces as Central, Sabaragamuwa, North Central, Eastern, Northern, Uva and North Western. Ada Derana (தமிழ்) reports that a lightning warning was issued at 11:30 a.m. on the 20th.

Daily Mirror and Newswire report that rainfall is expected to increase across the island from the evening of October 20. Rupavahini News and Newswire attribute the worsening conditions to a low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka. Lankadeepa reports the department’s director general linked the expected heavy rain from the evening of the 20th to El Niño.

Rupavahini News says rain or thunderstorms may occur after 1 p.m. in most areas, with about 100 mm possible in parts of Northern, North Central, Central, Eastern, North Western and Uva provinces. Newswire reports an amber heavy-rain advisory for parts of Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Western and Northern provinces and Anuradhapura District, valid until 3:30 p.m. on October 21. Sri Lanka Mirror lists possible falls above 100 mm in parts of Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Western, Northern and Southern provinces, as well as Anuradhapura District.

Sri Lanka Mirror reports that the disturbance could develop into a low-pressure area within 24 hours and that increased rain is expected over the island and surrounding sea areas over the following few days from October 21. It says the public, naval and fishing communities were asked to monitor further forecasts. Rupavahini News and Sri Lanka Mirror also advise precautions against localized strong winds and lightning; Rupavahini News notes possible early-morning mist in parts of Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva, while Sri Lanka Mirror mentions Central and Uva.

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