Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North Central, Northwestern, Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.
Very strong winds about (50-60) kmph at times can be expected over Northern, North-central, and North-western provinces and Trincomalee district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by strong winds.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 10.7°N and longitude 80.6°E, about 130 km North of Jaffna at 11.30 p.m. on 29th November. It is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu coast, during next 24 hours.
Condition of Rain:
Showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Puttlam via Kankasanthurai and Mannar and from Colombo to Matara via Galle.
Winds:
Winds will be north-westerly to south-westerly in the sea areas around the island. Strong winds about (50-60) kmph and gusting up to 70 kmph at times can be expected in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Puttlam via Kankasanthurai and Mannar. Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture to the aforementioned sea areas until further notice.
Fairly strong winds about 50 kmph at times can be expected in the other sea areas around the island.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Puttlam via Kankasanthurai and Mannar can be very rough at times.
Other sea areas around the island can be fairly rough at times.
The swell waves (about 2.5 – 3.0 m) height may increase in the sea areas around the island.
