Director General of the Meteorology Department, Athula Karunanayake stated that Sri Lanka is expected to receive its usual rainfall by May, latest  June.

He made these remarks while participating in a television programme yesterday (6).

Elaborating further, Karunanayake said, “During the Southwest Monsoon, rainfall is expected to decrease compared to the current levels, potentially by more than 30%. However, May marks only the beginning of El Niño, and there is confidence that by May and June, normal rains will arrive.”

Meanwhile, to support water shortage management caused by the severe dry weather in the Batticaloa District, the Health Services Department has donated a new water bowser to assist the Batticaloa Municipal Council in meeting local water requirements.