MET issued advisory for heavy rains 100 mm and strong winds 50 kmph

Heavy rains above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces and Galle and Matara districts during next 24 hours.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Wind speed can be increased up to 50 kmph at times in the western slope of central hills, Northern, North-Central and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.

Two cyclonic circulations in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal each will bring in strong winds over coming days.