Met Dept warns of atmospheric disturbance over SL

An atmospheric disturbance that has developed over Sri Lanka is set to bring heavy rains exceeding 100mm in the coming days, the Department of Meteorology said today.

Meanwhile, the Department warned of hot weather in the North and East causing the complicated weather conditions in the country.

The Department said showers exceeding 100mm are expected in the Southern, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North Central and in the Kalutara District in the coming days.

Gusty winds were also expected along with heavy showers. Rainfall exceeded 50mm in some places including Colombo today. (Yohan Perera and Thilanka Kanakarathna)