By Newswire Editorial
Heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today (10), according to the Department of Meteorology.
The department said heavy showers are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Northern Province and Trincomalee District, while showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere on the island after 1.00 p.m.
Showers may also occur in coastal areas of the Southern Province during the morning.
Meanwhile, misty conditions are expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts in the morning.
The public has been advised to take precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, the Meteorology Department said showers or thundershowers will also occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
North-easterly winds are expected at speeds of 20–30 kmph, increasing up to 40 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai.
Sea conditions will generally be slight to moderate.
However, temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)