Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (12), according to the Department of Meteorology.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at some places in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Mullaitivu districts in the morning.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and North-Western provinces and in Anuradhapura and Mannar districts.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces in the morning.
Meanwhile, a low-pressure area is likely to form over Southeast Bay of Bengal around tomorrow (13).
The naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive to future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
The Met Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island today.
Winds will be North-easterly or variable. Wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. Sea areas around the island will be slight.
Temporarily strong gusty winds 60-70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)
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