3-day bad weather alert issued

The Meteorological Service (TTMS) is urging people to be extra-vigilant, especially those who live or work in flood-prone or landslip-prone areas.

The TTMS issued an adverse weather alert for today from 10 am to Friday at 8 pm.

It said an active ITCZ is expected to produce heavy showers and thunderstorms over some areas, which could lead to flash flooding, gusty winds and landslides/landslips.