The Meteorological Department has predicted that showers or thundershowers will occur after 1 pm in five provinces today (Nov 5).
In its weather forecast, the Department said that rainfall will be experienced in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, and Uva provinces, along with the Kurunegala, Batticaloa and Ampara districts.
According to the Disaster Management Centre, more than 200 persons have been affected due to the inclement weather this month.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
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.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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