Several provinces to expect showers of above 150 mm
January 11, 2021 09:23 am
Showery weather over most parts of the island is expected to continue further due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.
Cloudy skies can be expected over the island, the Department of Meteorology said.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island.
Very heavy showers above 150mm can be expected at some places in Northern, Eastern, North-Central, and Central provinces.
Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places elsewhere.
Wind speed can increase up to 40-50 kmph at times over Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Trincomalee district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers
SEA AREAS
Showers or thundershowers will occur over sea areas around the island. Heavy showers can be expected at some places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee, Batticaloa.
Winds will be North-easterly in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 60-70 kmph at times over the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Kankasanthurai.
The sea area extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Kankasanthurai will be rough or very rough at times. Other sea areas around the island can be moderate.
Temporary strong gusty winds and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
