The depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal which was about 180km east of Trincomalee last night is likely to move west-Southwest ward and reach the east coast of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology said.
Thereby, cloudy skies will prevail over most parts of the island and showers or thundershowers will occur at times. Very heavy showers of about 150mm are likely at some places in the Northern, North-central, Northwestern and Eastern provinces.
Strong winds of about 50-60 kmph can be expected at times over the Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western and Central provinces and strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected elsewhere.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, the Naval and fishing communities have been advised not to venture into the sea areas around the Island.
The Met Department said heavy showers or thundershowers and very rough or rough seas can also be expected in the above-sea areas.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas around the Island.
Wind speed may increase up to 55-60 kmph at times off the coast extending from Pottuvil to Puttalam via Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Kankasanthurai and Mannar.
The sea areas will be rough and very rough at times with swell waves of about 2.5 – 3.0 m in height off the coast extending from Pottuvil to Mannar via Batticaloa, Trincomalee and Kankasanthurai. Other sea areas around the island will be fairly rough.
Therefore, naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the above-mentioned sea area till tomorrow (02). (NewsWire)
