Showers and Thundershowers Expected in Several Areas of Sri Lanka

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (12), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Several spells of showers may also occur in the North-Western Province.

Showers or thundershowers are expected at a few places in the Uva Province and in the Batticaloa, Ampara and Mullaitivu districts after 2.00 p.m.

The public has been advised to take adequate precautions to minimise possible damage from temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Meanwhile, showers may occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be south-westerly at speeds of 30–40 kmph. Wind speeds may occasionally increase to around 50 kmph in the sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and Puttalam.

The sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and Puttalam may be rough at times. Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in these areas have been advised to remain vigilant.

Wave heights may increase to around 2.5–3.0 metres in the sea areas extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota.