Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces
October 24, 2023 07:27 am
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m.
Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces.
Showers may occur in Western, Southern and Eastern provinces during the morning too.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the morning.
The general public is kindly requested 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 off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
Winds will be south-westerly or variable in direction and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph.
The sea areas around the island will be slight.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
