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.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy project, the ‘Rvidanavi’ Solar Power Park project was launched in Siyambalanduwa today by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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