Showers and Thundershowers Forecast Across Several Parts of the Island

The Department of Meteorology forecasts intermittent showers in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Central provinces.

Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is expected at some locations in the Mullaittivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa and Matale districts.

Several spells of showers are also likely in the Uva and North-Western provinces.

Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in other parts of the island after 2.00 p.m., with fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm possible in some areas.

Misty conditions may occur during the early morning hours in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.

The general public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimise damage caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

At sea, showers or thundershowers are expected in the coastal areas from Pottuvil to Kankasanthurai via Batticaloa and Trincomalee. Similar conditions may develop in other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.

Winds will be north-easterly at speeds of 30–40 kmph. However, wind speeds may increase to 45–50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast from Kalutara to Mannar via Colombo and Puttalam, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coast from Kalutara to Mannar via Colombo and Puttalam, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil, will be fairly rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will remain moderate.

The Department of Meteorology also warns that temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough sea conditions may occur during thundershowers.