Met. dept. issues red alert over heavy rains

The Meteorology Department issued a Special Advisory for heavy rain, forecasting very heavy falls above 150 mm in some regions of the country on September 9.

Prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further particularly in the “high risk” districts.

The alert is applicable to the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.