Heavy Showers Forecast in Several Areas on February 13

The Department of Meteorology has forecast periodic rainfall in parts of the country today (13), particularly in the Central, Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts.

According to the advisory, fairly heavy showers exceeding 50 mm are likely in isolated areas of the Uva Province and in the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa, Nuwara Eliya, Matale and Polonnaruwa.

The Northern Province and Anuradhapura district are also expected to experience several spells of rain during the day. Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are predicted in many other areas after 2.00 p.m., with the possibility of rainfall above 50 mm in parts of the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts.

Misty conditions are likely during the early morning hours in portions of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, along with the Galle and Matara districts.

The public has been urged to take necessary precautions to reduce the risk of damage from localized strong winds and lightning that may accompany thundershowers.