Weather forecast : Heavy rains expected in the afternoon today

October 16, 2023 at 9:11 AM

Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of Sri Lanka after 2:00 p.m. today, the Department of Meteorology said

Accordingly, fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in the Uva, Eastern, Northern and North-Central provinces.

A few showers may occur in coastal areas of the western and southern provinces in the morning.

Misty conditions can be expected in the morning at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces.

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

Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island, particularly during evening or night.

Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph.

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