Showers and Strong Winds Forecast Across Several Parts of Sri Lanka Today

The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers and thundershowers in several parts of the country today (July 1), with strong winds also expected in a number of provinces.

According to the forecast, intermittent showers are likely in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

The Department also said that isolated showers or thundershowers may develop after 2.00 p.m. in the Uva Province and the Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

Meanwhile, strong winds of 40 to 50 km/h are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Central and North-Western provinces, as well as the Trincomalee District.

The Department has urged the public to take necessary precautions to minimize the risk of accidents caused by temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.