Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces today (17), with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm possible in some areas of Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Ratnapura districts, according to the Meteorological Department.
Several spells of showers are also expected in the North Western Province and in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at several places in the Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as in Mullaittivu and Polonnaruwa districts, after 1.00 p.m.
The public has been advised to take necessary precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Negombo to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle during the next 24 hours.
Southwesterly winds will prevail at speeds of 25–35 kmph, with speeds occasionally increasing to 55–60 kmph in the sea areas from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
Wind speeds may also increase up to 50 kmph in the sea areas from Galle to Hambantota and from Kankesanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar.
The sea areas from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times, while those from Galle to Hambantota and Kankesanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar will be fairly rough at times.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas may occur during thundershowers.
