The Meteorological Department has forecasted mainly dry weather to prevail across most parts of the island today.

However, residents in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western, and Central provinces can expect cooler temperatures, particularly during the early morning hours.

Misty conditions are also expected in some areas, including the North-central, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, and Uva provinces, with foggy conditions likely to persist through the morning.

Authorities advise motorists to exercise caution while driving in misty areas, and residents in the affected regions are encouraged to take necessary precautions against the cold weather.

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

Condition of Rain:

Mainly fair weather will prevail over sea areas around the island.

Winds:

Winds will be north-easterly and speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to

40 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coasts extending fromColombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be fairly rough at times.