The Meteorology Department forecasted that a low level disturbance to the east of the island is likely to develop into a low pressure area.
According to them Cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island within 24 hours. Due to the prevailing weather situation.
They pointed out that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North western, Southern and Northern provinces. Heavy falls above 100 mm are expected at some places in these areas.
Showers or thundershowers are expected to occur elsewhere on the island after 1.00 p.m.
The Meteorology Department called people to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” moved further north from Trincomalee today evening leaving a trail of destruction including more than 90 deaths, over 100 missing and tens of thousands displaced, officials said.
A third rescue attempt to save 28 people trapped on the rooftop of a farm building in Vithikuliya, Nikaweratiya, has failed due to the dangerous water surge from the Deduru Oya.
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