Dry Conditions Expected Across Most of Sri Lanka Today

Mainly dry weather is forecast for most parts of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology said.

Fairly strong winds, reaching speeds of around 30–40 kmph, are likely at times over the eastern slopes of the central hills as well as in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Eastern and Uva provinces, including the Hambantota district.

Misty conditions are expected during the morning in several areas, particularly in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces, along with parts of the Galle, Matara and Anuradhapura districts.

At sea, generally fair weather is anticipated around the island. Winds over sea areas will be predominantly north-easterly, with speeds ranging between 30–40 kmph. However, wind speeds may occasionally increase up to 50 kmph in sea areas off the coast stretching from Kalutara to Mannar via Colombo and Puttalam, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The Department of Meteorology warned that sea conditions in these areas could be rough at times, while other surrounding sea regions are expected to remain moderate.