Met Department Issues Amber Warning for Heavy Rain in Five Regions

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for heavy rainfall affecting the Sabaragamuwa Province and the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara.

The advisory, issued today (August 3), will remain in effect until 11:30 a.m. on August 4.

According to the Met Department, the active Southwest Monsoon will continue to bring rainy and windy conditions across the southwestern parts of the island over the next 24 hours.

The department has warned that heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is expected at some locations in the Sabaragamuwa Province and the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara.

Authorities have advised the public in the affected areas to remain vigilant, monitor official weather updates, and take necessary precautions against possible flooding, landslides, and other weather-related hazards.