Heavy rain, thunderstorm warning for next few days

The Meteorological Department said the rainy condition is expected to enhance over the island partiaularly in the Northern Province and Central hilly areas during the next few days.

Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, very heavy falls above 150 mm can be expected at some places in Northern Province and Central hilly areas. Heavy falls about 100 mm can be expected at some places elsewhere in the island.

Severe lightning and temporarily strong gusty winds up to 70 to 80 kmph are also possible during thundershowers, the Met forecast said.