The Department of Meteorology today issued Red Warning for Heavy Rain says that “Due to a low level atmospheric disturbance in the southeast of Sri Lanka prevailing showery condition over the island particularly in the Eastern, Uva, North-Central and Northernprovinces is likely to enhance.Very heavy showers around 200 mm are likely at some places in Ampara, Batticaloa,Trincomalee Monaragala, Polonnaruwa, Badulla, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts.Heavy showers of about (100-150) mm are likely in the Anuradhapura, Mullaitivu,Kilinochchi, Vavuniya and Matale districts.Fairly heavy showers of about (75-100) mm are likely in Galle, Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Kegalle and Hambanthota districts. Fairly strong gusty winds up to (40-50) kmph can be expected in North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Hambanthota district.
DAMAGE EXPECTED:
 Heavy rains may trigger landslides in hilly areas.
 Water inundation in low lying areas
 Uprooting of large avenue trees.
ACTION SUGGESTED:
 People living in hilly areas (particularly landslide prone areas) are requested to be vigilant.
 Drivers and people using roads in the hilly areas are requested to be vigilant.
 Take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
 Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
 Be alert on the advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology.
 For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.