Sri Lanka, Nov. 28 -- The Cyclonic Storm "Ditwah" is centered near latitude 8.1degN and longitude 81.2degE, about 50km South of Trincomalee and it is very likely to move north-northwestwards, the Department of Meteorology stated.

Due to the influence of this system, prevailing heavy showers and strong winds over the island are expected to continue.

Accordingly, cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island and intermittent showers and thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island.

Very heavy rainfall above 200 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Central, North western, Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and, above 150 mm are likely at some places in Trincomalee, Badulla Galle and Matara distr...