Heavy rains are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology stated.
Showers or thundershowers will sometimes occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, NorthWestern, Southern and Northern provinces and in the Trincomalee district.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere over the island, particularly during the afternoon or night.
Strong winds of about 40-45 kmph can be expected at times over western and southern coastal areas and in the western slopes of the central hills.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
The Met department further stated that a low-level atmospheric disturbance has developed over the southeast Bay of Bengal area and this system will gradually develop into a low-pressure area and then into a cyclonic storm in the next few days.
Showers or thundershowers will sometimes occur in the sea areas around the island.
Winds will be westerly or south-westerly over the sea area around the island and wind speed will be 25-35 kmph.
Wind speed may increase up to 45-55 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle and Matara.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle and Matara will be fairly rough and rough at times.
The other sea areas around the island will be moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (NewsWire)
