Showery condition expected to continue over the island
October 22, 2018 10:06 am
Prevailing showery condition over the Island is expected to continue on today (21), the Department of Meteorology stated.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times over most places of the island.
Very heavy falls of above 150 mm can be expected at some places, particularly in Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts.
Heavy falls above 100 mm can be expected at some places elsewhere (particularly in North-central, North-western and Southern provinces).
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
Sea areas:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Heavy showers can be expected in the sea area extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar.
Winds will be South-westerly in the direction in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle.
Winds will be variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island.
Wind speed will be 10-20 kmph in the sea areas around the island.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
