Showers of about 50mm expected in some provinces today

March 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM

Showers are expected in several provinces today (31 Mar), with fairly heavy showers of about 50 mm likely at some places, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces and the Nuwara-Eliya and Ampara districts during the evening or night. 

A few showers may occur in Hambantota, Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the morning. 

Fairly heavy showers of about 50 mm are likely at some places in the Southern province and the Rathnapura district.  

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

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

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