Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Cyclonic storm BUREVI to cross Sri Lanka this evening. Winds & heavy rains (200mm) will occur in some places in Eastern, Northern, North-central, North-western, Central & Sabaragamuwa provinces.

Fishing & Naval communities advised NOT to venture into sea.

Director of the Meteorological Department Shiromani Jayawardena stated that this is expected to gradually move westwards and reach the Gulf of Mannar. She added that the cyclone will cause showers in the Eastern, Northern, North Central, North Western, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and heavy showers exceeding 200 mm in some places.

The Department of Fisheries warns fishermen to refrain from fishing and navigating in the seas around the island until further no...