Heavy showers and strong winds expected in parts of the island
May 24, 2024 08:22 am
Due to the Southwest monsoon conditions, the prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to continue, says the Meteorology Department.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Southern and Northern provinces.
Very heavy showers about 150mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Mannar, Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island, it said.
Strong winds of about 50-60 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, Western, Southern and North western provinces and in Trincomalee district.
Fairly strong winds about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times elsewhere of the island.
