The Department of Meteorology states that showers or thundershowers may occur intermittently today (05) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western Provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya Districts.
It further states that heavy rainfall of around 100 mm may occur at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya Districts.
The statement also notes that light rain may occur in the Anuradhapura District.
Strong winds of around 40–50 km/h may occur at times in the western slopes of the central hills, and in the Northern, North-Central Provinces, as well as in the Hambantota and Trincomalee Districts.
In other areas, fairly strong winds of around 30–40 km/h may occur intermittently.
The Department has also urged the public to take necessary precautions to minimise risks from temporary strong winds, lightning, and other hazards associated with thundershowers.
It further states that heavy rainfall of around 100 mm may occur at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya Districts.
The statement also notes that light rain may occur in the Anuradhapura District.
Strong winds of around 40–50 km/h may occur at times in the western slopes of the central hills, and in the Northern, North-Central Provinces, as well as in the Hambantota and Trincomalee Districts.
In other areas, fairly strong winds of around 30–40 km/h may occur intermittently.
The Department has also urged the public to take necessary precautions to minimise risks from temporary strong winds, lightning, and other hazards associated with thundershowers.
