By Newswire Editorial
Heavy showers exceeding 100mm are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today (11), according to the Department of Meteorology.
The Met Department said heavy rainfall is likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern and Eastern provinces, while showers or thundershowers are expected elsewhere on the island after 1.00 p.m.
Misty conditions are also expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts, during the early morning.
The public has been advised to take necessary precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas surrounding the island.
North-easterly winds of 20–30 kmph are forecast, with speeds increasing to 40–45 kmph at times in the sea areas from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai.
These sea areas may become fairly rough at times, while other sea areas are expected to remain slight to moderate.
The Met Department further warned that temporary strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough seas could occur during thundershowers. (Newswire)