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Meteorology department warns of heavy rainfall across island next week
Sri Lanka faces a significant weather threat as the Department of Meteorology forecasts heavy rainfall across the island beginning next week, attributed to El Niño effects and intensifying Bay of Bengal disturbances.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Director-General of the Department of Meteorology, Ajith Wijeyamanna, has alerted the public to prepare for substantial rainfall expected to sweep across Sri Lanka from next week onwards. The precipitation is being driven by El Niño weather patterns currently affecting the region, which are expected to exacerbate existing atmospheric conditions.
Wijeyamanna cautioned that weather disturbances originating in the Bay of Bengal are likely to strengthen during the forecast period, potentially bringing sustained wet weather to multiple parts of the island. The convergence of these meteorological factors presents heightened risk of localized flooding and water-related hazards across vulnerable areas.
In response to the forecast, the meteorology chief has urged residents and relevant authorities to maintain vigilance regarding official weather updates and advisories. The department is expected to issue regular bulletins as conditions develop, with particular attention to regions prone to flash flooding and landslides during periods of intense rainfall.