EXTREME WEATHER: "YAAS" to intensify into severe cyclone

COLOMBO (News 1st): The cyclonic storm “YAAS” located in East-central Bay of Bengal is expected to be intensified into a severe cyclonic storm during the next few hours, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at the Department of Meteorology said on Monday (May 24). "Under the influence of this system, winds over the island and rainy condition in South-Western part, (that is the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces) is expected to enhance from Tuesday (May 25) to Thursday (May 27)," the Advisory for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds noted. Accordingly, the rain forecast for the next 03 days is as follows: