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Warm Weather Advisory Issued for 21 Districts as Thundershowers Expected from April 2
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Warm Weather Advisory Issued for 21 Districts as Thundershowers Expected from April 2

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Update #4\u00b7 Apr 1 · 12:26 PM

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory, stating that the Heat Index (temperature felt by the human body) is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ in 21 districts tomorrow, April 2. Residents in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern, North-Central provinces, and Monaragala district are particularly affected, with warnings of potential fatigue from prolonged exposure and heat cramps from continued activity. Additionally, thundershowers are expected in many areas from April 2, primarily in the evening after 2:00 PM. Moderate to heavy rainfall (over 50mm) is possible in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa provinces, and Kurunegala district. Light rain is also possible in the morning in Ampara, Batticaloa, and Hambantota districts, while mist or fog may occur in early mornings in parts of Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces.

Update #3\u00b7 Apr 1 · 10:32 AM

The Department of Meteorology reported a maximum temperature of 37°C in Kurunegala and significant rainfall in areas like Kegalle (39mm) in the past 24 hours. Looking ahead, thundershowers are expected in many parts of the island from April 2, particularly in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, North Western, and North Central provinces, with moderate to heavy rainfall (over 50mm) possible in some areas.

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 1 · 3:46 AM

The Department of Meteorology has announced that while warm weather conditions are expected to continue, the prevailing dry weather conditions across the island are anticipated to change from April 2.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for April 1, indicating that the heat index is likely to reach the 'Caution Level' in several parts of Sri Lanka. This advisory applies to the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern, and North-Central provinces, as well as the Monaragala district.

[UPDATE] The Department of Meteorology further stated that the prevailing dry weather conditions over the island are expected to change from April 2, although warm weather conditions are anticipated to continue.

While generally warm conditions are expected to persist across the island, isolated showers or thunderstorms are forecast for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces during the evening or night. Other areas will largely experience dry weather, though early morning fog is anticipated in parts of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, and North-Central provinces, including Galle and Matara districts. The public is urged to take necessary precautions against potential strong winds and lightning associated with thunderstorms.

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