The Department of Meteorology has warned of fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm in several parts of Sri Lanka today (04).
According to the department, fairly heavy showers are likely at some locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western and Southern provinces, as well as in the Mannar District.
Showers or thundershowers are expected across most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.
The public has been urged to take necessary precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are also forecast at several locations in the sea areas surrounding the island.
Winds in these sea areas are expected to blow from the north-easterly or variable directions at speeds of 20–30 kmph.
The sea conditions are expected to remain moderate in general. However, temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough seas may occur during thundershowers.
