Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today

Rupavahini News reports that the Department of Meteorology expected showers or thunderstorms after 1 p.m. in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North Western, North Central and Southern provinces, as well as Mannar, Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts. The outlet says rainfall above 75 mm was possible in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

Newswire and Newsfirst (සිංහල) report that some locations could get around 100 mm or more. Newswire names the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, along with Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts, as areas facing evening or nighttime thunderstorms and repeated lightning. Newsfirst (සිංහල) says rain could affect much of the island from around 1 p.m. Rupavahini News also expects several rain spells in the Eastern Province and Mullaitivu and Jaffna districts.

Newswire reports that the Department issued an amber alert for heavy rain and severe lightning, effective until 1 a.m. on Monday, November 9. It says thunderstorms could temporarily produce winds of 60–70 km/h and exceptionally rough seas along the shoreline between Mannar and Hambantota, including areas near Puttalam, Colombo and Galle. Newswire also reports warnings of flooding in low-lying places, interruptions to roads and essential services, infrastructure damage, landslides, rockfalls and soil erosion, as well as danger to fishing boats.

Newswire reports that people were advised to remain indoors during thunderstorms, use secure shelter and avoid open water. The outlet also says residents of areas vulnerable to flooding or landslides were urged to stay watchful and heed official alerts. Rupavahini News reports a general appeal to take precautions against lightning and sudden strong winds, and says mist could form before dawn in parts of Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva.

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