Heat weather advisory issued for several areas

The Meteorological Department has issued a heat weather advisory for several areas across the country.

The advisory is in effect for the North Central and Eastern provinces, as well as the districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kurunegala, Monaragala and Hambantota.

According to the advisory, the heat index the level of heat felt by the human body  may reach the “Attention” level in some areas during the daytime.

The Meteorological Department has urged the public to take necessary precautions to minimise the possible impact of the hot weather on human health.