Weather Alert : Dry weather expected in most areas today

March 7, 2024 at 8:58 AM

Mainly dry weather will prevail over most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology.

However, a few showers are expected in the Ratnapura, Galle and Matara districts in the evening or night. 

Misty conditions can also be expected at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

Meanwhile, mainly fair weather will prevail in sea areas around the island.

Winds will be easterly or north-easterly in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Matara via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee, Pottuvil and Hambantota, and winds will be variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island. wind speed will be 15-30 kmph.

The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. (NewsWire)