Weather Alert : Rain expected in several areas today

June 2, 2023 at 9:14 AM

Showers are expected in several provinces today, the Department of Meteorology stated.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces. 

Fairly heavy showers of about 75 mm are likely at some places in the Rathnapura, Galle, Matara and Kalutara districts. 

Several spells of showers will occur in the Northwestern province, while, showers or thundershowers will occur in the Central, Uva and Eastern provinces during the evening or night. 

Strong winds of about 40-45 kmph can be expected at times over the Island. 

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo Galle and Matara. 

Winds will be south-westerly over the sea area around the island and the speed will be 25-35 kmph. 

Wind speed may increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Pottuvil to Hambantota. 

Wind speed may increase up to 40-45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Pottuvil to Hambantota 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. 

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (NewsWire)