The Sun will be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from April 5 to 15, the Meteorology Department said.
The nearest areas over which the sun is overhead today (05) are Thalpe, Walipitiya and Thihagoda at about 12:13 noon. Polonnaruwa and Vavuniya are recording the highest temperature of over 35 degrees.
Earlier this week, the Health Ministry advised the public to remain hydrated and avoid being exposed to direct sunlight. Elderly persons, children and mothers-to-be are more prone to dehydration and heat-related illnesses during warm weather.
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.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Read these and more on tomorrow’s edition of the Sunday Times
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