Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The dry weather will intensify in several areas of the country, creating much difficulty to the public, according to the Met Department forecasts.

The public faced severe difficulties due to the intensifying dry weather conditions in several areas of the country.

The people of the Northern, North Central, and Eastern Provinces, as well as the Monaragala District, remain affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions.

Meanwhile, the heat index felt by the human body could remain at a level requiring attention in certain areas of the Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, and Monaragala Districts tomorrow as well, the Department of Meteorology announced.

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