Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Showers across many parts of the island are expected to increase as a lower atmospheric disturbance near the country may develop into a low-pressure area by tomorrow. The Department of Meteorology noted that the Southwest Monsoon will likely establish itself over the island by the 20th of this month.

Spill gates of nine major reservoirs and five medium-scale reservoirs remained open this morning due to the prevailing wet weather, according to the Irrigation Department. Meanwhile, stage one landslide warnings continue for the Passara Divisional Secretariat in the Badulla District, as well as the Badalkumbura and Wellawaya areas in the Monaragala District.

Heavy rain exceeding 100 mm is forecast today for parts of the...