The Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning predicting an increase in wind speed after 2 pm across seven provinces today (Aug 13).
According to the warning, wind speeds are expected to range between 70 - 80 kmph in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, North Central, North Western, Northern, and Central Provinces and the Trincomalee district.
The weather authority urged residents of coastal areas to remain vigilant on the weather condition and requested the public to remain cautious of fallen trees and power lines.
Further, the Department noted that unattached metal sheets in houses could be blown off due to the heavy winds while thatched houses too could be vulnerable to damages.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
The Presidential election will be held on September 21, the Commission of Elections has decided.
The former leader of the New Sama Samaja Party (NSSP) and the New Left Front and well-known figure in left-wing politics in Sri Lanka, Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne, passed away at the age of 81.
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