A heat index advisory was issued for today (April 17) with a warning that the Eastern, North-central, North-western provinces and Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Monaragala and Hambantota districts will experience a rise in temperatures.
The Department of Meteorology, issuing the warning of the heat wave, said the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to “caution level.”
The Department requests the public to stay hydrated, limit stertorous activities, and take breaks in the shade when outdoors.
Wearing light-weight and light-coloured clothing is equally recommended.
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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