Heavy Showers Expected in Several Areas Today – Met. Department

The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (11).

According to the Department, fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is likely in certain areas of the Uva, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, and Central Provinces, as well as in the Ampara and Batticaloa Districts.

Meanwhile, morning showers may occur in parts of the Northern Province and the Trincomalee District, the statement added.

The Met. Department further noted that misty conditions can be expected in some areas of the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Uva Provinces, and in the Ampara District during the early hours of the morning.

The public has been urged to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.