The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Warm Weather Advisory for several parts of Sri Lanka, warning of increased heat stress during the daytime tomorrow (31).
The advisory was issued at 4.00 p.m. today (30) and covers the Eastern Province as well as the districts of Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Monaragala.
According to the advisory, the heat index, which measures how hot conditions are expected to feel to the human body, is forecast to reach the ‘Caution’ level in some areas during the daytime.
Authorities are advising the public in the affected areas to take precautions against the heat, particularly during the hottest hours of the day, and to remain adequately hydrated.
