Media Release - Ministry of Higher education, Technology, and Innovations
The low pressure area is still persist over south east Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman sea area. It is likely to intensify further and move north-westwards. Due to the influence of the system the showery condition over the island particularly in the south-western part is likely to enhance during next few days from today. Wind speed can be increase up to (40-50) kmph at times over the island.
A few minutes after the discussions at historic Deegawapiya Raja Maha Vihara, the top-level security delegation, led by Secretary Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on Thursday called at the nearby Manikkamadu Viharaya and met Ven Ambagahapitiye Seelarathana Thero, Incumbent at this ancient temple.