(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department has issued a ‘Red’ alert on heavy rain and strong winds.
Very heavy rainfalls of above 150 mm are likely at some places, stated the Department.
The wind speed can also increase up to (50-60) kmph at times across the island, it added.
The warning has been issued at 6 pm this evening (06) and will be in effect until 9 am tomorrow morning (07).
Following rainfalls were recorded from 08.30 am until 05.30 pm today;
