Thundershowers and strong winds ahead
The Department of Meteorology has warned of evening thundershowers and strong winds in several areas over the next few days. Heavy showers are expected in the Northern, North-Central, Uva, Eastern, and Central provinces after 1:00 p.m., with rainfall possibly exceeding 50 mm. Light showers may also occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Galle, and Matara areas. Winds of up to 40 …
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‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai via Mannar.
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Red alert:Rough seas from Puttalam to Hambantota
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has warned the public to be alert for strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, as per the report issued, valid until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (Sunday, July 20). Accordingly, strong winds between 50 to 60 km/h are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western, and North-Central provinces, due to …
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‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.
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Red warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas for areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota.
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Showers and thundershowers expected across parts of Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology has forecast several spells of showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara. A few showers are also likely in parts of the North-Western Province, while showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in the Mullaittivu district …
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Extreme heat advisory issued for over 20 districts
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a “Warm Weather Advisory – Extreme Caution Level” for over 20 districts across the country.
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Misty conditions expected during the morning
The Meteorology Department says mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island.
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Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basins, effective until 7.30 a.m. on January 21, 2025.
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Warning issued for heavy rainfall in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for heavy rains in Eastern, Uva and North-Central provinces and Hambantota, Mannar and Vavuniya districts today (19).
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