Nearly 100 mm rainfall expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island in the evening or night, says the Department of Meteorology.

Heavy falls about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Western and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts.

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

The Meteorology Department has requested the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 05th to 14th of April in this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (14th), are Samithoddamunai, Pooneryn, Kulairetam and Chundikkuam Sanctuary at about 12:10 noon.

Sea areas:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle in the evening or night.

Winds will be South-easterly in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Galle via Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Hambantota.

Winds will be variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

The sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate.

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