The Meteorology Department said that rains would continue overnight.
They said that heavy rains along with severe lightning occurred during the evening hours.
Duty Forecaster Shanika Dissanayake sad according to the available data Awissawella had received the highest amount of rainfall which is 87 millimeters.
She added that Wathupitiwala, Diwulapitiya, Bandaragama received over 60 millimeters of rain.
She said that even though rain would continue the strength of the rains would reduce over time.
She explained that showers and thunder showers are also expected during tomorrow evening hours in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Wayamba provinces and Galle, Matara and Badulla districts, yet they expected a slight reduction of rains.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today established a 24x7 Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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