Over 100mm rainfall expected in several provinces & districts
April 24, 2020 08:25 am
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Southern, Uva and North-central provinces and Mannar and Vavuniya districts after 2.00 p.m., says the Department of Meteorology.
Fairly heavy falls of about 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and Anuradhapura, Galle and Matara districts.
The general public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity and localized strong winds during thundershowers.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces during the morning.
Sea areas:
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the sea area off the coast extending from Mannar to Batticaloa via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle, Hambantota and Pottuvil.
Heavy showers can be expected at some places in these sea areas.
Winds will be southerly to south-westerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
Winds speed can increase up to 40 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Kankesanturai.
State of Sea:
The sea area around the island can be slight to moderately rough.
Temporarily strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
