Due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced during the next few days starting today (27)

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 September 2024 by the Department of Meteorology 

Due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced during the next few days starting today (27).

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in Rathnapura, Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several placeselsewhere in the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Central provinces.

Winds will be North-westerly or Westerly in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambanthota via Colombo and Matara and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph and variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island.

Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Hambanthota via Colombo and Matara.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Hambanthota via Colombo and Matara will be fairly rough at times. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.