Met Office: Current rain is of the Iruvai Monsoon

National Meteorological Center has said that the downpour across the country is from the winter monsoon of Iruvai.

An official from the MET Office told Sun Media that rain is being experienced across the country and similar rain is seen every year at the beginning of the monsoon.

And so showers are expected for the next 24 hours across the country this year as well.

The official said that strong winds and rough seas are expected due to the Iruvai Monsoon rains. And so travellers are advised caution and ensure all safety measures are taken.

Met Office also advised to take precautions against flooding since some islands are vulnerable to floods from heavy rain.