Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island

Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island

October 16, 2025   05:42 am

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (16), the Department of Meteorology said.

Heavy falls of above 100 mm are expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and North-western provinces, the Met. Department noted.

Showers may occur in the Western, Southern and Northern provinces and in the Ampara district during the morning.

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

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