The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers and thunderstorms across several parts of Sri Lanka today (October 23), despite the low-pressure system moving westward away from the island.
According to the weather forecast issued at 5:30 a.m., the system’s influence is expected to continue, bringing intermittent showers or thunderstorms to the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and North-Western provinces, as well as the Anuradhapura and Galle districts.
Showers or thunderstorms are also expected in other parts of the island after 1:00 p.m., with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm possible in some areas.
The Department has urged the public to take necessary precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thunderstorms.
