Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the country

Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the country

October 23, 2018   08:21 am

Thundershowers can develop in inland areas after 02.00 pm and will spread to the North-Western, Western and Southern provinces later, the Department of Meteorology said.

Heavy rainfall about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Ampara district.

Showers or thundershowers can occur at several places over the North-Western, Western, Southern and Northern coastal areas in the morning too.

Meanwhile showers or thundershowers will also occur at Western, South western and Northwestern sea areas.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island in the evening or night.

Winds will be North-Westerly in direction in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle. Winds will be variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island.

Wind speed will be 20-30 kmph in the sea areas around the island.

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

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

Report on controversial release of shipping containers presented in Parliament promptly: Deputy Minister (English)

Sri Lanka will receive favourable response regarding US tariffs - Deputy Finance Minister (English)

Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations (English)

Tourist arrivals in 2025 surpass 1.2 million, 250,000 from India (English)

Sri Lanka will receive favourable response regarding US tariffs - Deputy Finance Minister

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin