Showers above 75mm expected in several areas today

March 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are expected in several districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Eastern, Southern and Uva provinces and Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts. 

A few showers may occur in the Northern province and the Anuradhapura district. 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the afternoon or night. 

Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Western province during the morning too. 

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces and the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. 

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Batticaloa to Galle via Hambantota.

Winds will be north-easterly to easterly and speed will be 25-35 kmph. 

The sea areas around the island will be moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)