The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Heat Index Advisory’ for the Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-Western provinces and Monaragala district today (2).
As per the advisory, the Heat index, which is the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ in the abovementioned areas.
The department has warned that fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity while continuing activity could result in heat cramps.