Rainy and windy conditions to continue

The Meteorology Department says that the current rainy and windy conditions in the country are expected to continue.

The department said that occasional showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts. Some areas may experience heavy rainfall of around 75 mm.

Several rain showers are also expected in the Northern and North Western provinces.

In the Uva Province and in the districts of Ampara and Madakalpuwa, light or thundery showers are expected after around 2:00 PM.

In the western slopes of the central hills, as well as in the Central, North-Central, and North-Western provinces, and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts, strong winds of about 30–40 km/h may occur at times.

The department warns the public to take necessary precautions against possible lightning and temporary strong winds that may accompany thundery showers.