Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Matara, Galle and Puttalam districts.
The department said a low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is expected to cause cloudy skies, showers and thundershowers across most parts of the island.
The advisory is effective from 3 p.m. today (October 15) until 3 p.m. tomorrow (October 16, 2026).
Residents in the affected areas have been urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions against heavy rainfall and possible flooding.
The public is also advised to follow official weather updates and instructions issued by the relevant authorities as conditions may change.
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