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Parts of Sri Lanka affected by heavy rain and floods
24 Nov, 2024
Parts of Sri Lanka have been affected by heavy rain and floods with over 150 mm of rain experienced in some areas.
A number of areas in the North and Eastern parts of Sri Lanka were affected and the authorities were preparing for more rain in the days ahead.
The Department of Meteorology said that the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal by Monday, November 25.
The system is expected to further develop and move closer to the east coast of the island.
Cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island due to the influence of this system.
The Department of Meteorology said that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Central and Uva provinces and in the Hambantota district.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night.
The Department of Meteorology said that very heavy showers above 150 mm can be expected at some places in the Eastern province.
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Central and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district. (Colombo Gazette)
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