Afternoon thundershowers expected in several provinces
March 18, 2020 08:00 am
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces after 2.00 p.m., says the Department of Meteorology.
It also noted that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Uva province and in Batticaloa and Ampara districts.
A few showers are likely in Polonnaruwa and Trincomalee districts.
Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Kalutara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts
The general public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Sea areas:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at few places in the sea areas extending from Matara to Batticaloa via Hambantota, the Meteorology Department stated.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at few places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle in the evening or night.
Winds will be North-easterly and speed will be (25-35) kmph in the sea areas around the island.
Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Galle and Hambantota.
The sea area extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Galle and Hambantota can be fairly rough at times.
