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Mainly fair weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (16), the Department of Meteorology said.<\/p>\n

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northcentral provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning, the Met. Department added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mainly fair weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (16), the Department of Meteorology said. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northcentral provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning, the Met. 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