The Department of Meteorology has forecast continued unsettled weather across the island today, with fairly heavy rainfall and strong winds expected in multiple regions due to the ongoing influence of an easterly wave.
Intermittent showers are likely in the North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces, while several spells of rain are anticipated in the Northern and North-Western provinces. According to the Met Department, rainfall amounts exceeding 75 mm may be recorded in some locations within the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces, as well as the Polonnaruwa district.
In other parts of the country, showers or thundershowers may develop after 1.00 p.m., with certain areas potentially receiving rainfall of more than 50 mm.
The forecast also indicates that strong winds, reaching speeds of around 40–50 kmph, could occur at times across the eastern slopes of the central hills, the Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces, and in the Trincomalee, Hambantota and Monaragala districts.Additionally, misty conditions are expected during the early morning hours in parts of the Sabaragamuwa, Western and Central provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.
The public has been advised to take necessary precautions to reduce potential damage from localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.
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