Spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
June 10, 2021 07:44 am
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department of Meteorology.
Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph in western slope of the Central hills, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Hambantota and Trincomalee districts and wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in these areas.
Sea areas:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo, Galle and Matara. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the other sea areas.
Winds will be south-westerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph and it can increase up to 50-60 kmph in the sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Puttalam to Kankesanturai via Mannar.
The sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Puttalam to Kankesanturai via Mannar will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be fairly rough at times.
Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regard.
