By Newswire Editorial
Heavy showers exceeding 100mm are likely in parts of five provinces today (12), according to the Department of Meteorology.
The Met Department said heavy rainfall is expected in parts of 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 expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, as well as in 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 in several sea areas around the island.
North-easterly winds of 20–30 kmph are forecast, with wind speeds increasing up to 45 kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Colombo via Kankasanthurai and Puttalam.
The Met Department said these sea areas will be fairly rough at times, while other sea areas around the island will remain slight to moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds of 60–70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)