The Department of Meteorology says that the heat index in 09 districts of the island today (28) is at a level that the human body should pay attention to.

Accordingly, it is stated that the temperature will be between 39 and 45 degrees Celsius in some places in the districts of Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, Badulla and Monaragala.

The department points out that, visually, the sun is moving towards the south and the sun will be directly above the latitudes near Sri Lanka from today till September 07.

Today at 12:11 pm, it is said that the sun will be at the top of Kovilan Point and Mallakam (Jaffna District).

The department informs that in this situation, drink enough water and stay in shaded places as much as possible.

It is also mentioned that special attention should be paid to small children, elderly and sick people.
(colombotimes.lk)