Heat Index at ‘Caution Level’ in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambanthota District.

Heat index Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 06.45 p.m. on 16 May 2023 and valid for 17 May 2023

The temperature felt on human body (Heat index) is expected to increase up to ‘Caution’ level at some places in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambanthota District.

The public are requested to  wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing,  stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible, check up on the elderly and the sick, never leave children unattended in vehicles and limit strenuous outdoor activities.