By Newswire Editorial
The Department of Meteorology has warned of heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm in several parts of Sri Lanka today (09).
According to the department, heavy showers are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Northern and Eastern provinces and Hambantota district, while showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere on the island after 1.00 p.m.
The public has been advised to take necessary precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Misty conditions are also expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts in the morning.
Meanwhile, the Meteorology Department said showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas surrounding the island.
North-easterly winds are forecast at speeds of 20–30 kmph, while sea conditions are expected to remain moderate.
However, temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)