The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah”is centered near latitude 8.1°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 50km South of Trincomalee. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards. The general public is kindly requested to be attentive about future advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.

Due to the influence of this system, prevailing heavy showers and strong winds over the island are expected to continue.

Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island and Intermittent showers and thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island.

Very heavy falls above 200 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Central, North-western, Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and, above 150 mm are likely at some places in Trincomalee, Badulla Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the other areas of the island.

Very strong winds at times about (60-70) kmph and gusting up to (80-90) kmph can be expected over the most parts of the island. 

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by heavy showers and strong winds.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOUR

The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 8.1°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 50 km South of Trincomalee. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards. 

Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture to the sea areas around the island until further notice. Navel and fishing communities are requested to pay attention in to further advisories issued by the Meteorological Department in this regard.

Condition of Rain:

Very heavy showers or thundershowers will occur in the sea areas around the island.

Winds:

Winds will be north-easterly to north-westerly in the sea areas around the island.  Very strong winds at times about (60-70) kmph and gusting up to (80-90) kmph can be expected over the sea areas around the island.

State of Sea:

The sea areas around the island will be rough to very rough at times. 

The swell waves (about 3.0 – 4.0 m) height may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Batticaloa and Trincomalee. Therefore, the aforementioned near shore sea areas may experience surges as well.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.