Weather Alert : Afternoon showers expected in several areas today

October 30, 2023 at 9:16 AM

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of Sri Lanka after 02.00 p.m. today, the Department of Meteorology stated.

Showers or thundershowers will occur in the Northern province and in the Puttalam district in the morning. 

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in the Kurunegala District. 

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

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Mullaitivu via Mannar and Kankasanthurai. 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island, particularly during the afternoon or night.  The sea areas around the island will be slight.

Winds will be Northeasterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be 20-25 kmph. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (NewsWire)