Above 75 mm of rain expected in some areas today

Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, with some areas expected to receive above 75mm of rain, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Southern provinces and the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the afternoon or night. 

Fairly heavy showers of about 75mm can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces. 

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.

Winds will be South-easterly and speed will be 20-30 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 45-50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Matara via Galle. 

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Matara via Galle will be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Islandnews)