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Heavy rainfall alert issued as low-pressure system develops
The Department of Meteorology has warned of significant rainfall across Sri Lanka over the coming days as a low-level atmospheric disturbance is expected to intensify into a low-pressure area. Several provinces are forecast to receive rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
A low-level atmospheric disturbance currently positioned near Sri Lanka is anticipated to develop into a low-pressure system within the next 24 hours, according to meteorological forecasts issued Wednesday. The anticipated development of this weather system is expected to trigger a marked increase in rainfall across the island and surrounding deep and shallow sea areas during the coming days.
The Department of Meteorology has indicated that multiple provinces are likely to experience heavy precipitation, with rainfall totals expected to exceed 100 millimetres in several districts. The exact areas expected to be most heavily affected have not yet been detailed in preliminary forecasts.
The anticipated weather pattern comes as Sri Lanka enters a period typically characterized by variable rainfall patterns. Authorities advise residents and weather-dependent sectors including agriculture, fishing, and transportation to prepare for potential disruptions. The meteorological department is expected to issue updated forecasts with more detailed provincial breakdowns as the system develops.