Reply To:
Name - Reply Comment
Last Updated : 2024-04-18 20:29:00
The Meteorology Department today warned that gusty winds, ice falls and tornadoes could occur during the thunderstorms but said the prevailing heavy rains would reduce from April 18.
However, it said the forecasting could be changed that due to atmospheric changes.
Accordingly, it said that showers receiving at Northern, Eastern, North-Western and North-Central provinces would be reduced.
However, the department said more rains could occur in most parts of the country including Sabaragamuwa, Uva and in the Central Province after 2 pm during the next week.
Meanwhile, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said Badulla, Katunayake and Ratnapura had received highest rainfalls of 98.7mm, 94.6mm and 83.2mm respectively during the period of April 6 to 11.
The catchment areas in Samanalawewa, Norton and Maskeliya had received highest rainfalls of 141.5mm, 125.9mm and 101.1mm respectively during the period. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)
Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.
Reply To:
Name - Reply Comment
On March 26, a couple arriving from Thailand was arrested with 88 live animal
According to villagers from Naula-Moragolla out of 105 families 80 can afford
Is the situation in Sri Lanka so grim that locals harbour hope that they coul
A recent post on social media revealed that three purple-faced langurs near t
10 Apr 2024
09 Apr 2024