The Department of Meteorology says the low-pressure area in the vicinity of the island is likely to move northwestward and gradually move towards the Tamil Nadu area near the northern coast of Sri Lanka.
Therefore, rainy conditions over the Northern, North-Central, and North-western provinces and Trincomalee district will expect to continue further.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee district. Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected in some places.
Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere during the afternoon or night. Heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected in some places.
Fairly strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected at times in the Northern, North Central, and Northwestern provinces.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
The Met Department has also issued an advisory to the Naval and fishing communities.
They have been advised not to venture into the deep and shallow sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Puttalam via Kankasanturai and Mannar. (NewsWire)