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Heat Index at Caution level in North-central, Uva, Eastern provinces and Vavuniya, Mullaitivu Districts
Heat index Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 07.30 p.m. 26 August 2023, valid for 27 August 2023
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution’ level at some places in North-central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Vavuniya and Mullaitivu Districts.
(The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.)
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated. Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
It has been reported that former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was arrested by the Bribery Commission today has been remanded until 20th May by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court
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