Fair weather expected in most areas of Sri Lanka today

The Department of Meteorology says mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of Sri Lanka today.

According to the department, cold weather can be expected over most parts of the island in the morning. 

There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in the Nuwara-Eliya district in the morning. 

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western province and the Galle and Matara districts in the morning.

Meanwhile, mainly fair weather will prevail over sea areas around the island.

Winds will be north-easterly and speed will be 25-35 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 45-50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be fairly rough at times. (Islandnews)