Showers above 75 mm on the cards

9 October 2024 11:27 am Views - 547

Colombo, October 09 (Daily Mirror) -  The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains of over 75 mm in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, Uva and Eastern Provinces as well as the Galle and Matara districts.

According to the department, rain or thunderstorms are expected throughout the day in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western Provinces and in Galle and Matara. Other areas may see rain in the afternoon or at night.

"People in these areas are advised to be cautious and be prepared for possible flooding," it added.