Weather Warning: Heavy rains for multiple provinces

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology says that showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts.

Heavy showers above 150mm may occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts.

Action Required by the Met Dept.;

-People living in hilly areas (particularly landslide-prone areas) and low-lying areas in river basins are requested to be vigilant

-Drivers and people using roads in hilly areas are requested to be vigilant

-Take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity

-Beware of fallen trees and power lines

-Be alert to the advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology

-For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities