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Heavy showers and thunderstorms expected today

Heavy showers and thunderstorms expected today

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather alert warning of widespread showers and possible heavy rainfall across several parts of the country today (13).

Showers will occur at times in the Central, Uva, and Eastern Provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is likely at some locations in the Uva Province and in the Ampara, Batticaloa, Nuwara Eliya, Matale, and Polonnaruwa districts.

The Northern Province and Anuradhapura district are expected to experience several spells of showers throughout the day.

Elsewhere, showers or thundershowers may develop at several places after 2.00 p.m., with fairly heavy showers above 50 mm possible in parts of the Sabaragamuwa Province and the Kalutara, Galle, and Matara districts.

Misty conditions are likely during the early morning hours in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts, motorists are advised to exercise caution.

The general public is urged to take necessary precautions to minimize damage from temporary localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.

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