Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm forecast for several areas today

Newswire reports that the Department of Meteorology issued a 36-hour forecast at 4pm on November 9, predicting showers or thunderstorms in most parts of Sri Lanka tonight. It expects some areas in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western and Northern provinces, together with Galle and Matara districts, to receive more than 100mm of rain.

Newswire reports that tomorrow’s showers or thunderstorms may occur intermittently in Northern Province and Trincomalee district, with rain expected to spread to the island’s other areas after 1pm. The forecast highlights a risk of more than 100mm in parts of Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, as well as Galle and Matara districts.

Newswire reports that early-morning mist is possible in parts of Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts. The Department of Meteorology advised people to guard against localized gusts and lightning during thunderstorms.

Newsfirst (සිංහල) reports that the department warned of severe lightning in 24 districts, with thunderstorms possible during the evening or night. Newswire reports that an amber-level advisory was issued for severe lightning and thunderstorms in several areas, but its available report extract does not specify those locations.

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