Thundershowers expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur over most places of the island in the evening or night, says the Department of Meteorology.

Fairly heavy falls of above 75 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Central, North-central and Southern provinces and in Kalutara, Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

Showers or thundershowers are likely over coastal areas of Western and Southern provinces and in Puttalam, Mannar and Jaffna districts during the morning too.

The general public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity and localized strong winds during thundershowers.

Sea areas:

The low -pressure area developed over south Andaman Sea and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal sea area has weakened but persists further in the above region. Fishing and naval community operating in the deep sea areas are requested to be attentive regarding future forecasts issued in this regard.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea area extending from Mannar to Batticaloa via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea area extending from Mullaitivu to Trincomalee.

Winds will be South-westerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.

Wind speed can increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Hambantota and in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Kankesanturai.

The sea area extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Hambantota and sea areas extending from Mannar to Kankesanturai can be fairly rough at times. The other sea area around the island can be moderately rough.

Temporarily strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.