Met Department: Expect heavy rains exceeding 150 mm

The Meteorology Department said today heavy rains exceeding 150mm could be expected in several districts including Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, Ratnapura and Kegalle districts due to the convergence of wind flows.

The department issuing a severe weather advisory valid for the next 24 hours said that very heavy rain falls could be expected in the southwestern parts of the country while strong southwesterly winds could be expected over the country.
There will be cloudy skies with showers at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and Galle Matara districts, it said.