Weather Alert : Rain expected in several areas

September 9, 2022 at 11:15 AM

The Department of Meteorology says rain can be expected in several areas today.

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. 

The department said mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the island. 

Strong winds of about 50 kmph can be expected at times over the western slopes of the Central hills, North and North-Central provinces, and in the Trincomalee district. 

For sea areas, the Met Department said several spells of showers will occur in the sea area off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle. 

Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea area off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 

The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. 

The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island may be moderate. (NewsWire)