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Heavy showers expected in several areas

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7 months ago

November 22, 2024

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The Meteorology Department says a low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around November 23.

Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent 2 days. The system may intensify further and move near the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka.

The General public is requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard, it added.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and in Matale district. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere on the island during the evening or night.

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces, says the Met. Department.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Matale district.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces during the morning, it added.

Thus, the general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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Duminda Dissanayake further remanded

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13 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been further remanded until July 07 after being produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (June 26), in connection with the discovery of a gold-plated T-56 firearm at an apartment complex in Havelock Town, Colombo.

Meanwhile, the third suspect in the case has been granted bail by the court.

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Prime mover topples onto trishaw in Orugodawatta

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14 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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A three-wheeler driver was seriously injured following an accident in the Orugodawatta area today (June 26), after a container truck overturned onto his vehicle around 2.30 am.

The accident occurred near the Orugodawatta traffic lights as a prime mover transporting cargo from Avissawella, turning towards ‘Ingurukade’ had toppled over.

The injured driver was rescued by the Colombo Fire Service Department with the help of local residents and admitted to the hospital.

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Respiratory illnesses on the rise amid rainy weather

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19 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Health authorities report an increase in respiratory illnesses due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions.

Consultant Dr. Athula Liyanapathirana of the Epidemiology Division of the Ministry of Health, stated that vulnerable groups including young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic diseases should exercise extra caution during this period.

He further advised the public to seek immediate medical care if experiencing difficulty in breathing.