Director General of the Department of Meteorology Athula Karunanayake stated that although the cyclone has moved away from the island and its direct effects have diminished, the indirect effects are still present. He warned of the possibility of rainfall exceeding 100 mm in certain areas of the Northern, North Central, Eastern and Central Provinces.
In addition, rainfall exceeding 50 mm is expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, while showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other provinces, he noted.
However, even though heavy rainfall has reduced, the disaster situation has not yet fully subsided. Therefore, Mr Karunanayake urged those staying in relief camps to refrain from returning to their homes for the time being.
He further noted that damage to power lines caused by the cyclonic conditions has not yet been fully restored and advised the public to act cautiously until the relevant authorities provide proper updates.
He also requested residents in flood-affected areas to avoid consuming water from wells until they are properly purified, warning that failing to do so could lead to various health issues.
Moreover, due to the continuing indirect impact on Sri Lanka, wind speeds over the island and surrounding sea areas may increase to 60–70 km/h. Therefore, he advised fishermen and naval personnel to refrain from engaging in maritime activities today.
He added that these indirect effects are expected to move away from the island by 30 November, after which normal weather conditions are likely to prevail across the country. (Newswire)
