Sri Lanka will witness a striking celestial moment today (11), as the sun is set to be directly overhead at approximately 12:11 p.m. in several areas, according to the Department of Meteorology.
The areas expected to experience this near-vertical include Pomparippu, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Galenbindunuwewa, Agbopura, and Serunuwara, marking a seasonal phenomenon observed during this time of year.
Alongside the midday solar event, the department has forecast showers or thundershowers developing after 2.00 p.m. in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, Southern, and Uva provinces. Similar weather conditions are expected in the districts of Anuradhapura, Mannar, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya.
While much of the country will remain largely dry outside these areas, early morning mist is likely to blanket parts of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces, potentially affecting visibility.
The Department of Meteorology has urged the public to remain vigilant, advising precautionary measures against temporary strong winds and lightning that may accompany the afternoon thundershowers.
As skies shift from clear noon brilliance to potential evening storms, today’s forecast reflects the island’s diverse and changing tropical weather patterns.
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