The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning about heavy rains for West, Sabaragamuwa, Central, South, North and North-West provinces. Accordingly, heavy rains exceeding 75 mm can be expected in some places in those areas. The department noted that although the cyclone was moving away from the island, its effects continued.
Strong winds of about 40-50 km/ph can be expected at times over the Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts.
It is expected that it will go towards northern Tamil Nadu and then move northwards and enter the land from the coast of southern Andhra Pradesh, the Department of Meteorology said in a statement.
Due to the cyclone in the South West Bay of Bengal sea area, the rain situation in the South West region is expected to continue. Cloudy skies can be expected over Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces.
In addition, following the impact of Cyclone “MICHAUNG”, the Meteorological Department advises caution in fishing and shipping activities, in the Northern coastal areas and the deep sea region of Bay of Bengal.
The Department of Meteorology requests the people to take necessary measures to reduce the dangers caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur with thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, due to heavy rainfall, landslide warning notices have been issued in 03 districts of the island.
The National Building Research Organization states that a landslide warning notice was issued to the districts of Kandy, Kalutara and Ratnapura from this morning.
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