All schools in the Central Province will remain closed on Friday, December 19, and Monday, December 23, due to prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the Chief Secretary of the Central Province.
The decision follows weather forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology, which indicate that showers will occur at times in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is expected in several areas.
The Meteorology Department has also warned of fairly strong winds reaching up to 40 kmph at times over the eastern slopes of the central hills, and across the Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Trincomalee, Hambantota and Monaragala districts.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in view of the expected weather conditions.
