The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of showers and thundershowers across several regions of Sri Lanka today.
Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Northern and North-western Provinces, as well as in the Puttalam and Trincomalee districts. Conditions are likely to worsen in the afternoon, with heavy rainfall likely to occur in several other areas of the island, particularly after 1:00 pm.
In the morning, light to moderate showers may affect the Western Province and coastal districts, including Galle, Matara, Ampara, and Batticaloa. However, the more significant rainfall is forecasted to be in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces, where fairly heavy showers exceeding 75 mm could occur in certain areas.
The Meteorological Department also cautioned that temporary localized strong winds and lightning could accompany the thundershowers, potentially causing damage. The general public is urged to take necessary precautions, including securing loose objects and staying indoors during thunderstorms, to minimize the risk of harm.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
Condition of Rain: |
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the Island. Heavy showers are likely in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Colombo via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. |
Winds: |
Winds will be North-westerly to Northerly in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle, and North-westerly or variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-35) kmph, Wind speed can be increased up to (40-50) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Kankasanthurai and in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara. |
State of Sea: |
The sea areas extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Kankasanthurai and from Galle to Hambantota via Matara can be fairly rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
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Residents in affected areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather reports and heed any warnings issued by local authorities.
