Heavy showers above 75 mm expected in several parts of the country today

Daily Mirror, Rupavahini News, Newswire and Newsfirst report that the Department of Meteorology expects showers or thundershowers in many parts of Sri Lanka after 1 p.m. Newswire dates its forecast to November 6 and says it covers the next 36 hours.

Rupavahini News and Newswire say rainfall exceeding 75 mm is possible in some locations. Their accounts differ on the areas specified: Rupavahini lists the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western and Southern provinces, plus Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts in one forecast, while Newswire lists the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-Western provinces and Galle and Matara districts. Another Rupavahini report includes Mannar district among areas at risk.

Rupavahini News says showers may occur in the Eastern Province and in Mullaitivu and Jaffna districts, while Newswire reports possible morning showers or thundershowers in the Northern and Eastern provinces. Rupavahini also forecasts early-morning mist in parts of Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva; Newswire includes Western Province in its mist forecast.

Rupavahini News and Newswire report that the Meteorology Department advised the public to take precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thunderstorms. Newswire additionally reports that a special bulletin from the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre warned deep-sea naval and fishing communities about a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal between November 11 and 15, urging vigilance.

Written automatically by AI from the outlets’ own reports, and not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original report is the authority.