Warm weather advisory for 16 districts

March 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Central Southern, North Western provinces and the Monaragala, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.

According to the advisory valid until tomorrow (19) caution level alerts have been issued to 16 districts.

The department states that the Heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the districts.

The public has been warned that fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity, and that continuing activity could result in heat cramps. (Newswire)