Weather Alert : Heavy rains expected in several areas today

October 2, 2023 at 9:16 AM

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.

Heavy showers above 100mm can be expected at some places in the Hambantota district, fairly heavy showers above 50mm can be expected at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts.

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 Hambantota via Colombo, Galle and Matara. 

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)