Afternoon thundershowers and heavy rainfall expected in several districts

 Rainfall is expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, Uva, and North-central provinces. Morning showers are also likely in the Western Province, as well as in Galle, Matara, and Puttalam districts.

Fairly heavy rainfall, exceeding 50mm, is anticipated in certain areas of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces. Residents in these regions are urged to remain alert.

The public is kindly advised to take necessary precautions to minimize damage from temporary localized strong winds and lightning, which may accompany thundershowers.

In addition, misty conditions can be expected during the morning in parts of Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces, as well as the Polonnaruwa district, potentially affecting visibility on roads.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather forecast indicating showers or thundershowers across several parts of Sri Lanka today, April 16. Residents in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, Uva, and North-central provinces can expect rainfall particularly in the afternoon or evening. Additionally, morning showers are likely in the Western province, as well as in Galle, Matara, and Puttalam districts.

Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is expected at isolated locations within the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces. The public is strongly advised to take necessary precautions against possible hazards such as localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions may also be experienced during the early hours in parts of Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva provinces, and the Polonnaruwa district, potentially affecting visibility on roads.

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 off the coast extending from Mannar to Matara via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle.  Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.

Winds:

Winds will be westerly to south-westerly and wind speed will be (15-25) kmph.

State of Sea:

The sea areas around the island will be slight.  

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