Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Pregnant women beyond 36 weeks of gestation residing in the island areas of Jaffna were advised to stay in Jaffna town.

District Secretary Maruthalingam Pratheeban chaired a preparedness meeting yesterday at the District Secretariat to discuss measures addressing potential disasters caused by the Northeast monsoon, where the advisory was issued.

Strategies to deal with monsoon-related disasters, reduce disaster risks, and protect the public were extensively discussed during the meeting.

With Jaffna expected to receive 331 mm of rainfall this month, the Regional Director of Health Services advised pregnant women beyond 36 weeks of gestation living in islands such as Delft, Analaitivu, and Nainativu to stay with rela...