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Tag: Met Department

Strong wind and rain to subside from tonight
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Strong wind and rain to subside from tonight

Windy and showery condition is expected to reduce gradually over the island from tonight, according to the Meteorological Department. Several…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/08/2018
Japanese technical support for Sri Lanka to manage natural disasters
LOCAL

Japanese technical support for Sri Lanka to manage natural disasters

Japan has agreed to provide technological know-how to Sri Lanka on handling natural disasters, Minister of Disaster Management Anura Priyadarshana…

byFaraz Shauketaly26/12/2017
Thundershowers expected in Western and Central provinces
LOCAL

Thundershowers expected in Western and Central provinces

According to the latest weather advisory issued by the Department of Meteorology, ongoing showery conditions are expected to remain over the…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/12/2017
Depression in Bay of Bengal moving away from SL: Met Dept
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Depression in Bay of Bengal moving away from SL: Met Dept

In the latest weather advisory, the Met Department says that the depression that developed in the Bay of Bengal is…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/12/2017
Permission sought from four countries over moves to protect local fishermen
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Permission sought from four countries over moves to protect local fishermen

The Department of Fisheries states that  the Sri Lanka Navy has been advised to take measures to protect fishing vessels…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/12/2017
Met Dept forecasts weather change within next twelve hours
LOCAL

Met Dept forecasts weather change within next twelve hours

The Met Department states that  the low pressure area in the central Bay of Bengal is located 800km away from…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/12/2017
Rains and winds deal harsh blow to local fish prices
LOCAL

Rains and winds deal harsh blow to local fish prices

An impact was made on the price of fish in the local market due to the adverse weather the country…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/12/2017
Developing low pressure area to bring more rains and gusty winds
LOCAL

Developing low pressure area to bring more rains and gusty winds

The Met Department says, the low pressure area in the South-east Bay of Bengal is located 1,100 km away from…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/12/2017
Weather warnings remain, rainy days ahead with ‘new development’
LOCAL

Weather warnings remain, rainy days ahead with ‘new development’

According to the latest report issued by the Met Department, the low pressure area in the South Andaman Islands is likely…

byFaraz Shauketaly04/12/2017
Temporary lull to make way for heavy showers as ‘unusual phenomena’ move away
LOCAL

Temporary lull to make way for heavy showers as ‘unusual phenomena’ move away

The Met Dept predicts that heavy showers will continue in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Central Provinces. The Cyclone named…

byFaraz Shauketaly03/12/2017

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