Another heavy rain alert issued for 12 districts as rains intensify: Met. Dept.

An amber colour alert (Be prepared) for heavy deluges issued for 12 districts, the Meteorology Department said today.  

The Department said, the atmospheric conditions are favorable for enhanced afternoon thundershowers over most parts of the island today.

Accordingly, heavy showers above 100mm would occure in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-Western Provinces and Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya Districts.

It also said that heavy showers of above 75mm can be expected in the other districts.

Motorists who use the roads in hilly areas and along the slopes are cautioned to be vigilant and watchful against underlying dangers caused by lightning, landslides etc. and also beware of fallen trees, rock slips and power lines. 
 
Accordingly, the 12 districts, including Puttalam, Kurunegala, Kandy, Gampaha, Kegalla, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, Matara and Hambantota have been alerted over the weather conditions. 

Furthermore, the department requests the public to be on alert for advisories issued by the Meteorology Department and to contact the local disaster management authorities for emergency assistance. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)