Atmospheric conditions are becoming favorable for afternoon thundershowers across several parts of Sri Lanka over the coming days, with the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces expected to experience increased thunderstorm activity, the Department of Meteorology stated.
Several spells of showers are also predicted for the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Mullaitivu district after 2.00 p.m., the Met. Department noted.
Fairly strong winds, reaching speeds of around 30 to 40 kilometres per hour, may occur at times over the western slopes of the Central Hills, the North-Central and North-Western provinces, and in the Hambantota and Matale districts.
The general public has been urged to take adequate precautions to minimize possible damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, the sun will be directly overhead at different locations across Sri Lanka until September 7, due to its apparent southward movement.
Accordingly, the sun will be directly overhead in Anamaduwa, Moragollagama, Dambulla, Manampitiya and Valaichchenai at around 12.10 p.m.
