Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today

Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today

September 23, 2025   05:49 am

Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (23), the Department of Meteorology said.

A few showers may occur in the North-western province as well.

Showers or thundershowers are likely in several places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 p.m., the Met Department added.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Central, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

Meanwhile, the general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning and temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.

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