Afternoon thundershowers in six districts – Met. Dept.

There is a possibility for afternoon thundershowers particularly in the Sabaragamuwa, Western, North-western, Central, Uva and Southern provinces during today (04) and tomorrow (05), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Western, North-western, Central, Uva, Southern and North-central provinces and in Mannar and Vavuniya districts after 2.00 p.m.

Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern province.

Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Western, North-western, Central, Uva and Southern provinces.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces during the morning.

Sea areas:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Matara via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle in the evening or night and a few showers may occur in the sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Hambant
ota via Batticaloa.

Winds will be variable in direction in the sea area extending from Mannar to Galle via Colombo and winds will be North-easterly in the other sea areas around the island.

Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

The sea area around the island can be moderately rough at times.