The Meteorological Department has issued a possible cyclone warning in the seas off Pottuvil within the next 24 hours.
According to the weather forecast, a depression about 950 kilometers to the South East of Pottuvil has been in effect since 8 am today (Apr 26) and could intensify into a deep depression and then a cyclone.
Meanwhile, the forecast also predicted showers or thundershowers in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces while similar weather patterns could be experienced in other areas after 2 pm tomorrow.
Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm can also be expected at some places.
The general public, Naval and fishing communities have been requested to take heed of the weather forecasts which would be issued by the Department in due course.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
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