Climate Health & Well-being

April 16 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts

Sheron
Apr 15 2026
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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district.

Per the advisory, valid for tomorrow (April 16), the Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body, is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in 21 districts.

As such, people may experience fatigue with prolonged exposure, while continued activity could result in heat cramps.

source: Newswire