(UTV | COLOMBO) – Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the showery condition is expected to enhance some extent over the island during today and tomorrow, says the Department of Meteorology.
Showers will occur at times in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in Northern, Eastern, North-central and Uva provinces particularly in the evening or night.
Fairly heavy falls above 75mm are likely at some places in Western, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee, Galle and Matara districts.
The general public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity and localized strong winds during thundershowers.
Sea areas:
Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the showery condition is expected to enhance some extent and sea can be rough in Northern, Eastern and South-eastern deep sea areas of the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island. Heavy showers may occur in Northern, Eastern and South-eastern deep sea areas of the island.
Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle and winds will be South-westerly in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, Matara and Hambantota.
The deep and shallow sea area extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, Matara and Hambantota can be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be fairly rough at times.
Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regard.