Thundershowers possible in many parts of the island
May 5, 2020 08:01 am
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Southern and Uva provinces and in Batticaloa, Ampara and Anuradhapura districts in the evening or night, the Department of Meteorology said.
Showers or thundershowers are likely over coastal areas of Western and Southern provinces and in Puttalam and Jaffna districts during the morning too.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity and localized strong winds during thundershowers.
Sea areas:
The low-pressure area developed over the south Andaman Sea and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal sea area persists over the same region further.
Fishing and naval community are requested to be vigilant in this regard in the deep sea area.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea area extending from Mannar to Batticaloa via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in the sea area extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle and winds will be South-easterly in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to 40 kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
The sea area around the island can be slight to moderately rough.
Temporarily strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
