The Department of Meteorology has announced that a low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the southeast of Sri Lanka in the Bay of Bengal has strengthened into a low-pressure area, increasing the likelihood of widespread rainfall across the island.
As a result, enhanced showery conditions are expected from January 8, particularly affecting the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces. These regions are likely to experience frequent showers throughout the day.
According to the Met Department, heavy rainfall of around 100 millimeters may occur in parts of the Uva Province as well as in the districts of Nuwara Eliya, Matale, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, and Ampara.In other areas of the country, showers or thundershowers are forecast to develop at several locations after 1.00 p.m.
The advisory also notes that strong winds, reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour, may occur at times, especially along the eastern slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, and Eastern provinces. Similar wind conditions are expected in the districts of Hambantota, Gampaha, Colombo, and Monaragala.
The general public is advised to remain vigilant and take appropriate measures to reduce potential damage caused by temporary strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.
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