Rainfall above 75mm on the cards as heatwave begins to loosen

22 March 2024 05:06 pm

Colombo, March 22 (Daily Mirror) - Residents across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western Provinces are urged to brace for heavy showers above 75mm during next 36 hours.According to meteorological reports, these regions are likely to experience fairly heavy downpours.

In addition to these areas, intermittent showers or thundershowers are predicted for Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as the Hambanthota district. 

Meanwhile, residents in North-central and Northern provinces should anticipate several spells of showers throughout the day.

Across the rest of the island, scattered showers or thundershowers are anticipated during the afternoon or night, indicating a widespread weather pattern impacting various regions.

Furthermore, misty conditions are expected to prevail in certain areas during the morning hours. As such, residents in Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces, as well as Galle and Matara districts, are advised to exercise caution while commuting and engaging in outdoor activities due to reduced visibility caused by misty weather.