The Department of Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions across several parts of the country today, driven by a low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the southeast of Sri Lanka.
Periods of rain are expected in the Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Nuwara Eliya, Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Mullaittivu districts. In certain locations within the Eastern Province and in Nuwara Eliya, Matale, Badulla, Polonnaruwa, and Mullaittivu, rainfall amounts could exceed 50 millimetres.The Met. Department also noted that districts including Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Kilinochchi, and Vavuniya are likely to experience several rounds of showers throughout the day. Elsewhere, particularly in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, showers or thundershowers may develop after 2.00 p.m.
In addition to rainfall, strong winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour may occur at times over the eastern slopes of the central hills, as well as in the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, and Eastern provinces. Similar windy conditions are expected in the Hambantota, Gampaha, Colombo, and Monaragala districts.The public has been advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to reduce potential damage from sudden strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.
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