Heavy showers above 100 mm expected today
October 12, 2024 07:47 am
The Meteorology Department says the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the south-western part of the Island, due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Central provinces.
Heavy showers of about 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere at several places in the island during the evening or night.Fairly heavy showers above 75mm are likely at some places, it added.
Strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Central provinces.
Thus, the general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
