The Department of Meteorology has warned of heavy rainfall in several parts of Sri Lanka today(14) due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance over the Bay of Bengal.

Rainfall exceeding 100 mm is possible in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and North-Western provinces, as well as the Anuradhapura District. Other areas may receive more than 75 mm.

Showers or thundershowers are expected in the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western provinces, with rain in other areas after 1.00 p.m. The public has been urged to take precautions against lightning and temporary strong winds.