A ‘caution’ level heat index advisory has been issued to Northern, Eastern, North Central provinces as well as Monaragala district.
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department, the advisory said those residing in the above areas will feel a temperature of 39-45 degrees.
“Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity. Continuing activity could result in heat cramps,” the advisory said.
The public is requested to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities, wear light-wear, light-coloured clothing and check up on the elderly and the sick.
Tamar Amitai, a 25-year-old Israeli tourist who went missing in Uppuveli, Trincomalee, was found safe after a three-day joint search operation today.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is firm about the President’s five-year tenure, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
Individuals who have obtained a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) yet do not meet the cutoff, can choose to remain tax exempt after notifying the IRD in writing, provided that their monthly income does not surpass the threshold, according to the State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.
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