Landslide warning for Matale, Ratnapura and Kegalle districts

April 28, 2014 

The Disaster Management Center (DMC) today advised public living Matale, Ratnapura and Kegalle districts to be vigilant of possible landslides if rain continues for next 24 hours in those areas. 

The Department of Meteorology says that under the influence of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (The area where the winds coming from northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere meet) more showers is expected over the country during next few days.

Thundershowers will develop over most parts of the island during the afternoon and night. Heavy falls (around 100mm) are also likely at some places.

Showers can be expected in the coastal areas from Colombo to Batticaloa via Galle and Hambantota during the morning.