Amber advisory issued for heavy rains, strong wind

Amber advisory issued for heavy rains & strong winds

by Amani Nilar 02-10-2022 | 10:33 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for heavy rains and strong winds for Sunday (2).

Accordingly, showery and windy conditions are expected to be continue over the southwestern parts of the island.

Heavy falls above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa Province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. 

Moreover, strong winds about (50-55) kmph can be expected at times over the western slopes of the Central hills, North-Central and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee and Puttalam districts.