The Department of Meteorology has stated several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces.
Showers or thundershowers could occur in several areas elsewhere during the evening or night, it said.
Death toll rises to 21
Meanwhile, the Disaster Management Center states that the number of deaths reported due to the adverse weather has risen to 21 while affecting over 161,000 people.
Flood levels down ; landslide risks remain
The Irrigation Department reported that water levels in the Kelani River, Kalu River, and Attanagalu Oya are receding, reducing flooding in Gampaha, Ja-Ela, Wattala, Minuwangoda, and Katana. Engineer Sakura Dilthara confirms decreasing levels in low-lying areas like Kaduwela, Biyagama, Kolonnawa, Wattala, and Colombo.
However, Dr. Wasantha Senadeera, a senior geologist from the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) warns that landslide risks remain.
Dengue cases rise
Meanwhile, over 25,000 cases of dengue infections have been recorded within the five months so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).
The Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera stated that dengue breeding sites being detected in most of the schools is a dangerous situation.
Dr. Samaraweera also stated that there had been a significant surge in dengue cases last year, with nearly 90,000 reported by the end of 2023.
