Showers and thundershowers in coastal and several areas

The Department of Meteorology states that some areas of Uva, Central, Southern, Sabaragamuwa,
Western, North-Western and North-Central provinces and in Mannar district are to expect showers or
thundershowers in the afternoon or at night.

 

In the above areas, lightly heavy showers above 50mm are expected in the above-mentioned areas.
The general public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize risks by strong winds and
lightening during heavy thundershowers.

 

In coastal areas, showers or thundershowers are expected from Batticaloa to Pottuvil, Mannar to
Hambantota via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Matara during the evening or night.

 

The winds will vary south-east to south-west in direction and the speed of wind will be around 20-30
kmph.