Rain above 75mm expected in some areas today

March 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are expected in some provinces today, according to the Department of Meteorology. 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and Northwestern provinces and Mannar and Ampara districts after 1.00 pm.

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces and Ampara district. 

A few showers may occur in the Southern and Eastern coastal areas during the morning. 

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Batticaloa to Hambantota via Pottuvil. 

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Puttalam via Galle and Colombo during the evening or night.

Winds will be South-westerly or variable in direction and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. 

Sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)