Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Southern, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western and Northern provinces and in the Anuradhapura District today (16).
According to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers will occur at other parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.
Heavy falls above 100mm are likely at some places in the Northern, Western and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Polonnaruwa and Trincomalee districts.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds will be South-westerly or Variable in direction Wind speed will be 25-35 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Negombo to Mullaitivu via Puttalam and Kankasanthurai.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Negombo to Mullaitivu via Puttalam and Kankasanthurai may be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds 60-70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)
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