The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Alert warning for heavy rain until 2:00 pm on Monday, 3rd June 2024.
Issuing an update, the Met department has warned that the prevailing rainy conditions are expected to continue in the southwestern part of the island.
Very heavy showers, above 150 mm, are likely in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northwestern provinces, as well as in Galle and Matara districts.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
