However, strong wind conditions will continue for few more days, the department adds.

Meanwhile, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) advised the people living on the river banks and low lands areas of the rivers of Kelani, Kalu, Nilwala, Mahaweli, Yan Oya, Maha Oya and Attanagalu Oya are to be vigilant as the water levels are rising.

The DMC said water levels in the areas of Hanwella, Ratnapura, Panadugama, Peradeniya, Nawalapitiya, Horowpatana, Badalgama, Giriulla and Dunamale are rising.

According to reports, at least 02 deaths have occurred so far due to the prevailing weather conditions while thousands have been displaced.

Five fishermen who had gone to sea from Chilaw have disappeared while two had been electrocuted after stepping on a collapsed power line in Poddala.
Meanwhile, three including a child have disappeared after a landslide in the Avissawella area, reports add.