Sri Lanka braces for more hot weather as experts warn of El Niño risk

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The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation could be further complicated by a possible onset of both El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) after June.

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According to the the department’s Additional Director General, Ajith Wijemanne May is expected to bring typical maximum temperatures exceeding 35°C across most of the country. However, with rainfall predicted to be below average, there is an increased need to highlight and prepare for the ongoing heatwave’s impact.

He noted April remains the warmest month of the year. With the sun positioned directly over the country the combination of high humidity and less cloud cover has led to “caution level” temperatures across most provinces.

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