The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for the low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, stating that the prevailing showery and windy conditions around the island are expected to continue. 

According to the Met Department, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka still persists and is expected to move away from Sri Lanka during the next 48 hours.

Per the latest weather analysis for today (14), strong winds and rough seas can be expected over the deep and shallow sea areas around the island, as well as over the deep sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.  

The public, as well as the naval and fishing communities, are requested to remain vigilant. (Newswire)

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The low-level atmospheric disturbance, in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, has developed into a low-pressure area and is located to the northeast of Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Per the latest weather analysis issued at 03.00 pm today, the prevailing showery conditions over the island are expected to continue during the next few days.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in most parts of the island, while cloudy skies are also expected.

Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely in some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces and in the Trincomalee district.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. (Newswire)

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