The Meteorological Department states that an increase in the rainfall is expected in the island today.
Showers or thundershowers during the evening or night in many parts of the island.
Showers are also possible in the Western and Southern provinces during the morning.
In Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Central and North Western Provinces. Heavy showers of more than 100 mm are expected in other parts of the country. Heavy showers over 50.
The Meteorological Department urges the public to take necessary measures to reduce the risk of temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Showers or thundershowers at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.
Heavy showers are also expected in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle and Matara.
Showers or thundershowers at places in other sea areas.
Meanwhile, strong winds will develop in the sea areas around the island. (20-30).
Winds will be strong at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Matara to Hambantota. (35-40).
Also, the sea areas off the coast extending from Matara to Hambantota may be rough at times and the rest of the sea areas may be slightly rough from normal.
The Meteorological Department warns that strong winds will develop at times in those sea areas during thundershowers.
