Heavy rains expected due to wave type disturbance: Met Dep.

The Meteorology Department said today heavy rains could be expected at different parts of the country during next few days (22nd to 24th of January) due to the wave type disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.

It said heavy showers exceeding 100 mm were expected at some places while heavy Showers or thundershowers would occur at most parts of the island.

The Department said fairly heavy showers were reported from few places in Polonnaruwa and Mathale districts while moderate showers were reported from several places in Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and Kurunegala during the 24 hour-period ending at 8.30 a.m. this morning.

It said the highest rainfall of 62.5mm was reported at Aralaganwila.