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Amber advisory issued for strong winds in several areas
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (92+ words) The Morning 18 Jul 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting the Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces, as well as the Matale, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts. The advisory is valid until 11.00 a.m. tomorrow…...
Amber advisory issued for strong winds
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (90+ words) The Morning 14 Jul 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Central and North-Western provinces, and the Monaragala, Hambantota, Trincomalee and Mannar districts. The advisory is in effect until…...
Amber weather advisory issued for strong winds
1+ week, 1+ day ago (99+ words) The Morning Amber weather advisory issued for strong winds 10 Jul 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting the Central, Sabaragamuwa and North Central provinces, along with the Monaragala, Puttalam, Hambantota, Trincomalee…...
Amber warning issued for strong winds
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (88+ words) 10 Jun 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North Central provinces, and the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts. The advisory is valid until 3.30 p.m. tomorrow (11). Winds of 40–50 kmph…...
Red advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (87+ words) The Morning 10 Jun 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red advisory for strong winds and rough seas in coastal waters from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar. The advisory remains in effect until 10.30 a.m. tomorrow(11), with wind speeds…...
Amber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (97+ words) The Morning 04 Jun 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for strong winds and rough sea conditions in sea areas from Mullaitivu to Pottuvil via Kankesanthurai, Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. The advisory is…...
Heavy rain and strong winds warning
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (111+ words) 05 Jan 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued a fresh advisory as a low-level atmospheric Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are expected today in the Eastern province and the Nuwara-Eliya, Matale, Badulla, Polonnaruwa, and Mullaitivu districts. Expect gusty…...
State of Public Emergency extended in Sri Lanka
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (117+ words) 28 Dec 2025 | BY Staff Writer The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended with effect from today(28), according to an extraordinary gazette issued by the Secretary to the President. The declaration was made to ensure public safety, maintain…...