Heavy Thundershowers Bring Relief to Central Hills After Prolonged Dry Spell

Heavy thundershowers brought significant relief to the western slopes of Sri Lanka's central hills on December 12, marking the end of a nearly three-month-long dry spell. The rainfall, which occurred for approximately one hour between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, was concentrated in key catchment areas such as Castlereagh, Maussakelle, and Upper Kotmale. This prolonged dry period had severely impacted the region, causing water levels in reservoirs to drop significantly. Consequently, local water sources had dried up, leading to widespread drinking water shortages for the affected communities.