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Meteorology Department warns of heavy rainfall across five provinces
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued weather advisories for five provinces as the country braces for heavy rain. The warning affects the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Department of Meteorology has alerted residents across five provinces to prepare for significant rainfall in the coming period. The advisory covers the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces, signalling heightened weather activity in these regions.
Heavy rainfall advisories are typically issued to warn residents and authorities of potential flooding, landslides and other weather-related hazards. The affected provinces are urged to take necessary precautions and remain alert to weather updates from the meteorological authorities.
Residents in the warned provinces are advised to monitor official weather bulletins for further information and to take appropriate steps to safeguard lives and property. Local authorities have also been alerted to ensure readiness for any weather-related emergencies.
The Department of Meteorology continues to monitor atmospheric conditions and will issue updated advisories as the weather situation develops.