Heavy rainfall warning issued for five provinces across Sri Lanka

The Department of Meteorology issued a weather forecast on Wednesday morning alerting the public to expect significant rainfall across multiple regions of Sri Lanka. The warning, released at 05:30 a.m., highlights the risk of heavy showers and thundershowers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces, with some areas potentially receiving rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres.

Misty conditions are anticipated during early morning hours in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts. The combination of mist and subsequent showers is expected to create challenging weather patterns throughout the day.

Thundershowers are likely to occur across several districts during daylight hours and into the evening. The weather service has advised residents in affected areas to exercise caution and take necessary precautions, including securing loose outdoor items and monitoring water drainage systems.

The forecast underscores the importance of monitoring official weather updates, particularly for communities in low-lying areas and those prone to flooding. Authorities recommend residents remain alert to further advisories from the Department of Meteorology throughout the day.