The showery conditions in the South-western part of Sri Lanka is expected to be enhanced during the next few days from today (Oct 03).
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere, particularly in the Eastern and Uva provinces during the evening or night.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. Heavy showers can be expected at some places.
Winds will be south-westerly and speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Kankesanthurai and Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil may be rough at times.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thunderstorms. (NewsWire)