The prevalent heavy rains experienced in the southwestern part of Sri Lanka are expected to reduce gradually, according to the Department of Meteorology.
The department states, however, that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern province and fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places today.
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the evening or night.
Meanwhile, the Naval and fishing communities have been advised not to venture into the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Batticaloa to Mannar via Trincomalee and Kankasanthurai, until October 17.
Showers or thundershowers are also expected at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds will be south-westerly and speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 60-65 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Mannar via Hambantota, Batticaloa, Trincomalee and, Kankasanthurai. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Mannar via Hambantota, Batticaloa, Trincomalee and, Kankasanthurai can be very rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be rough at times. The wave height about 2.5–3.0 may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)
