High Temperatures Forecast for Six Areas as Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected

The Department of Meteorology has forecast high daytime temperatures for six areas, including the Eastern Province, while warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds in several parts of the country today (30).

According to the department, temperatures are expected to rise in the Eastern Province and the districts of Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa, and Monaragala.

Showers or thundershowers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara.

Heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is likely at some locations in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

The rest of the country is expected to experience mainly dry weather.

The Meteorology Department also warned that strong winds of 40 to 50 km/h may occur at times in the Northern, North Central, North Western, and Central provinces, as well as in the districts of Ratnapura, Monaragala, Hambantota, and Trincomalee.

Marine Weather Advisory

Showers are expected at several locations in the sea areas stretching from Chilaw to Colombo and from Galle to Matara.

Southwesterly winds of 30 to 40 km/h are forecast over sea areas, with wind speeds expected to increase to 50 to 60 km/h at times in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Kalpitiya to Mullaitivu via Mannar and Kankesanthurai.

The Department further warned that wave heights could reach 2.0 to 2.5 metres in the sea areas from Kalpitiya to Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, and Pottuvil.

Additionally, winds may strengthen to around 50 km/h at times in the sea areas from Mullaitivu to Trincomalee and from Kalpitiya to Hambantota via Galle.

The Department of Meteorology has advised the public and the fishing and maritime communities to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in view of the prevailing weather conditions.