Heavy rain continues-Sri Lanka Meteorology Department

Heavy rain continues-Sri Lanka Meteorology Department

The island will experience heavy rains during the next few days

More than 2000 persons from Gampaha, Kandy and Matale districts have been affected by heavy rains during the past two days, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.In Wattala, 2212 persons from 479 families are affected from flash floods while 331 persons are presently housed in temporary shelters. During the last 24 hours, Colombo recorded 70.1 mm rainfall followed by Katunayake with 69.3 mm, Ratmalana with 37.8mm and 22.3 mm in Vavuniya. 

The Meteorology Department states that due to atmospheric disturbances in the vicinity of the country,Meanwhile the Department of Meteorology states many areas in the island will experience heavy rains during the next few days due to a disturbance in the lower atmosphere. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize the damages caused by lightning activities.