The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka has predicted mainly fair weather across much of the island today, with rain expected in selected areas after 2.00 p.m.
Showers or thundershowers are likely to develop in parts of the Southern Province, as well as in the districts of Ratnapura, Monaragala, and Kalutara during the afternoon hours. The public has been advised to take precautions against localized strong winds and lightning that may accompany thundershowers.
Meanwhile, a low-pressure system situated over the Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka, is gradually moving in a northeasterly direction and is expected to weaken further. However, its influence could still result in heavy showers or thundershowers and strong winds reaching speeds of 50–60 kmph in certain areas.
As a result, sea conditions may turn rough at times. Naval personnel and fishing communities have been urged to remain alert.
Rain or thundershowers may also occur in sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota during the evening or night. Winds around the island’s coastal waters are expected to be north-westerly, with speeds ranging between 20 and 40 kmph.
Overall, sea conditions will be moderate, but temporarily strong gusts and very rough seas can occur during thundershowers, according to the department.
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