A heat index advisory has been issued to Western, Southern, Eastern, North-central provinces and Kurunegala, Killinochchi, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.
The Meteorology Department issuing the warning of the heat index, said the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to “caution” level.
Heat cramps and heat exhaustion is possible for those exposed to the heat in the above areas.
The Department requests the public to stay hydrated, limit strenuous activities, take breaks in the shade when outdoors and never leave children unattended in vehicles.
Wearing light weight and light coloured clothing is also recommended.
The Sun will be directly over the country till April 15.
The Government is finalising a list of names to be posted as heads of Sri Lanka’s missions abroad with ex-Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya assuming the position of Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York.
Kandiah (Ken) Balendra, a veteran corporate leader and the first Sri Lankan chairman of John Keells Holdings (JKH) has passed away at the age of 85.
The CID has arrested Susantha de Silva, former Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) for allegedly misappropriating 6.1 million rupees in 2014.
Chief Justice Murdu Fernando has forwarded the names of four senior High Court judges to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to fill four existing vacancies in the Court of Appeal.
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