# Amber Alert Issued for Heavy Rainfall in Sri Lanka Several Provinces

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/amber-alert-issued-for-heavy-rainfall-in-sri-lanka-several-provinces/
- Published: 2025-12-17T09:09:16+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

The **Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre (NHEWC)** has issued an **Amber-level
advisory** warning of **heavy rainfall** affecting several parts of the country.

According to **Bulletin No. 01**, the advisory will be **in effect from 8.30 a.m.
on December 17 until 8.30 a.m. on December 18**. The warning applies to the **Eastern,
Central and Uva provinces**, as well as the **Polonnaruwa District**.

The NHEWC said the adverse weather conditions are due to the continued influence
of an **Easterly wave**, which is expected to maintain prevailing showery conditions
over the **Northern and Eastern parts of the island** over the next few days.

**Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres** is likely at some locations in the **
Eastern, Central and Uva provinces**, including the **Polonnaruwa District**, the
advisory noted.

The general public is urged to **remain vigilant and take adequate precautions**
to minimise potential damage caused by **heavy rain, strong winds and intense lightning**
during thundershowers.

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