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Warning over heavy showers & rough seas

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6 months ago

October 12, 2024

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The Meteorology Department has forecast that the prevailing showery conditions will persist in the south-western part of Sri Lanka due to an atmospheric disturbance near the island.

Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, and Central provinces. Heavy rainfall of about 100 mm is likely in some areas within Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in Galle and Matara districts.

Other parts of the island may also experience evening or nighttime showers, with fairly heavy rainfall above 75 mm in some locations.

Rough seas & strong winds
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ alert for the sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.

The advisory, issued at 08.30 a.m. this morning (12), will be effective for the next 24 hours until 08.30 a.m. on Sunday (13).

The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle will be very rough at times with very strong gusty winds up to 60-70 kmph, it added.

Meanwhile, the wave heights may increase about 2.5–3.0 m in the sea areas off the coast extending Colombo to Hambantota via Galle and Matara, according to the Met. Department.

Thus, naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive in this regard.

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Special security measures implemented for Easter

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6 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that steps have been taken to implement a special security program in view of the upcoming Easter celebrations.

As Easter services are scheduled to be held on April 18 and April 20, 2025, special police security will be deployed to ensure the safety of devotees on those dates.

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued instructions to all Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (Senior DIGs) in charge of all provinces, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) in this regard.

Accordingly, the Acting IGP has further instructed officers to identify churches expected to attract large crowds as well churches where major religious services are held, to ensure security in and around those locations.

The Police, Special Task Force (STF), and tri-forces personnel are to be deployed to ensure security during the Easter celebrations.

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Hot weather to continue

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6 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.

The heat index – the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the ‘Caution Level’ in several areas tomorrow (April 18), according to the Department of Meteorology.

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5 including a police officer, arrested with Rs. 30 Mn.

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6 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police has arrested five individuals, including a constable from the Western Province Intelligence Division, in Dondra Head.

The arrests were made early this morning, and the suspects were found in possession of approximately Rs. 30 million.

According to the police, the Special Task Force (STF) acted on a tip-off and conducted a search of a vehicle, leading to the arrests.

The five individuals, including the police constable, were taken into custody by the STF.

Investigations are currently being conducted under the supervision of the Police Narcotics Bureau to determine the source and intended use of the large sum of money.

(News1st)

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