Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places in Sri Lanka in the afternoon or night today, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Showers may occur in the Western Province and Galle and Matara districts in the morning, while heavy rainfall of above 100 mm is likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and North-central provinces and the Ampara district.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.
Winds will be Westerly or variable in direction, and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. Wind speed may increase up to 40-45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota can be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Islandnews)
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