COLOMBO (News 1st); The Cyclonic Storm “YASS” located over East-central Bay of Bengal is landed near north Odisha coasts, India by 26th May noon. The impact of this system, on the weather over the island and the sea areas around the island, is expected to reduce gradually. However, due to the south-west monsoonal condition, the showery condition over the Southwestern part of the island and the gusty wind over the island will be expected during the next few days. Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Source: The Nation May 26, 2021 12:00 UTC