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Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Mannar districts

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Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 March 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Mannar districts during the afternoon or night.

Winds will be north-easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.



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Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Western, North-western and North-Central provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Galle districts

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Heat Index advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.00 p.m. 27 March 2024, valid for 28 March 2024

The Natural hazards Early Warning Centre has warned that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, North-western and North-Central provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Galle 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.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

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.

Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491

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Fairly heavy showers are likely at some places in Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces

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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2024 03 28

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

Several spells of showers may occur in Eastern province while showers or thundershowers will occur in Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and North-western provinces after 2.00 p.m  Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces.

Winds will be easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

Sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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Heat Index a Caution level in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, North-Central and Southern provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Trincomalee and Monaragala districts

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Heat Index advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.00 p.m. 26 March 2024, valid for 27 March 2024

The Natural hazards Early Warning Centre has warned that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, North-Central and Southern provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Trincomalee and Monaragala 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.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

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.

Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491

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