Weather

Heavy Rains Expected in Most Parts of the Island

Aruna Shantha

31-Oct-2024 00:48:34

The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island for the next few days starting from today (31).

Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island during the evening or night. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Northern and Eastern provinces during the morning too.

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Uva, Eastern and North-central provinces.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 October 2024

Condition of Rain:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the Island during the evening or night. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Batticaloa via Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee during the morning too.

Winds:

Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

State of Sea:

The sea areas around the island can be moderate at times.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.