The prevailing showery condition is expected to continue as the low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology says.

Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island.

Heavy showers above 100mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Northern, North-central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places elsewhere.

The general public is advised 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 from 05 - 15 April in this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (April 12) are Periyamurippu, Ralapanawa, Wagollakada and Nilaveli at about 12:11 noon.

Sea areas:

Wind speed can increase up to 40-50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. The fishing and naval communities are advised to be vigilant in this regard.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas around the island.

Heavy showers can be expected at some places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanturai to Hambantota via Mannar, Puttalam, Galle and Matara.

Winds will be south-westerly or variable in direction and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph.   Winds speed can increase up to 40-50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, Matara and Hambantota will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be fairly rough.

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