The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm in parts of seven provinces and the Anuradhapura district, as an atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is expected 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 will remain in effect until 5:30 a.m. on October 22.
The Meteorology Department has urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in view of the possibility of heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions.
