Kesbewa Records 204mm Rainfall as Heavy Showers Sweep Sri Lanka

The Department of Meteorology has reported significant rainfall across Sri Lanka, with Kesbewa recording the highest amount at 204 millimetres over the past 22 hours. Other areas also experienced heavy downpours, including Veyangoda (145.5mm), Wathupitiwala (105.5mm), Gilimale (121mm), Bandaragama (102.5mm), and Horana (101.5mm). The Met. Department has issued an advisory for heavy rainfall and potential strong lightning affecting the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Western, Northern provinces, and the districts of Trincomalee, Galle, and Matara. Authorities are monitoring the weather situation.