Showers or thundershowers expected in some areas

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces, says the Department of Meteorology.

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, North-Western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

In the meantime, showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Eastern and Uva provinces during the afternoon or night.

Wind speed can be increased up to 50 kmph at times in the western slope of central hills, Northern, North-Central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.

The general public is urged to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Sea areas:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from   Kankasanturai to Hambantota via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island.

Winds will be South-westerly. The wind speed will be (40-50) kmph in the sea areas around the island and it can increase up to (55-60) kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Galle via Puttalam and Colombo and it can be increased up to (65-70) kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota.

The sea areas extending from Mannar to Galle via Puttalam and Colombo will be rough at times and Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota will be very rough at times. Other sea areas will be fairly rough at times.

Naval and fishing communities are advised to be vigilant in this regard.