Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island today
September 25, 2025 05:42 am
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (25), the Department of Meteorology said.
Heavy falls of about 100mm are likely at some places, the Met. Department added.
A few showers may occur in the North-central province as well.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 p.m.
Fairly strong winds of about 40-50kmph 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.
