Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, with fairly heavy showers above 75mm likely at some places, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere at several places on the island during the afternoon or night.
Fairly heavy showers above 75mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Uva and Eastern provinces and Galle and Matara districts.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds will be South-westerly or Variable in direction and wind speed will be 25-35 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 45-50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambanthota via Mannar, Colombo and Galle.
The sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambanthota via Mannar, Colombo and Galle can be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)