Met Department Warns of Severe Weather as Cyclone “Ditwah” Moves North-Northwest

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology forecasts that the Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” is very likely to move north-northwestwards 

Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island and Intermittent showers and thundershowers will occur over Northern, North-central, Central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee district and very heavy falls above 200 mm are likely at some places.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. 

Very heavy falls above 150 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other areas of the island.

Very strong winds at times about (60-70) kmph and gusting up to (80-90) kmph can be expected over the most parts of the island.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by heavy showers and strong winds.