The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for heavy rainfall across seven provinces and the Anuradhapura district, warning that an atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours.
According to the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre, increased rainfall is expected across the island over the next few days, beginning October 21.
Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in some areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Northern and Southern provinces, as well as the Anuradhapura district.
The advisory was issued at 5:30 a.m. on October 21 and remains valid until 5:30 a.m. on October 22.
The Meteorology Department has urged the public in the affected areas to remain prepared for heavy rainfall.
The amber advisory indicates that residents should be prepared for potentially adverse weather conditions (Newswire)
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