Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (25), with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm possible in some areas.
According to the Department of Meteorology, a few showers may occur in Anuradhapura, Matale and Hambantota districts. Showers or thundershowers are also likely in parts of Ampara, Monaragala and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 p.m.
Mainly dry weather is expected to prevail elsewhere across the island.
Fairly strong winds of around 40–50 kmph may occur at times over the western slopes of the Central Hills, as well as in the Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces and the Trincomalee, Monaragala, Hambantota and Matale districts.
The public is advised to take necessary precautions against possible damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers are expected at several places in the sea areas off the coast from Negombo to Matara via Colombo and Galle.
South-westerly winds will prevail over the sea, with speeds of 30–40 kmph. Wind speeds may occasionally increase to 50–60 kmph in the sea areas from Mullaitivu to Chilaw via Kankesanthurai and Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Winds may reach up to 50 kmph at times in other sea areas around the island.
The sea areas from Mullaitivu to Chilaw via Kankesanthurai and Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil, may become rough at times, while other sea areas may be fairly rough.
Wave heights could increase to around 2.0–2.5 metres in the sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara.
Naval and fishing communities operating in these areas are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
