Heavy rains to continue [October 18 2014]

The prevailing heavy rains are to continue for the next 24 hours as announced by the Meteorological Department today.

Under the disturbed atmospheric conditions over vicinity of Sri Lanka showers can be expected in the morning too.

Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island particularly during the afternoon and night. Very heavy falls (more than 150mm) are also likely at some places.

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize the damages caused by lightning activities.