Fishing and naval communities have been advised to avoid venturing into sea areas of South-east Bay of Bengal due to a low pressure condition intensifying into a depression.
The Meteorology Department said heavy showers, thundershowers and very rough seas can be expected in the above sea areas.
Meanwhile, Northern, Eastern, North Central and Northwestern areas will receive fairly heavy rains today(15). Coastal areas of Western and Southern areas too will experience rains throughout the day.
Jaffna recorded the highest rainfall of 119 mm in the past 24 hours while Colombo recorded the highest temperature of 31.5 degrees.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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