The Department of Meteorology reports that heavy rainfall has been experienced across many parts of the island over the past 24 hours. The highest rainfall—195.7 mm—was recorded in the Karandipowal area of the Puttalam District.
Additionally, 193.0 mm of rainfall was recorded in the Kuliyapitiya area, and 187.5 mm in the Iluppaikadavai area.
Meanwhile, Cyclonic Storm ‘Ornab’ is developing in the west-central Bay of Bengal. Although it poses no direct threat to Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology states that its indirect effects will be felt across the country until the 28th.
Consequently, heavy rains are expected in the Northern, Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Western, Central, and Southern provinces, as well as in the Anuradhapura District.