Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Northern and North-central provinces

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 August 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Atmospheric conditions are favorable for development of evening thundershowers in the island during the next few days.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places in the island during the evening or night. While a few Showers may occur in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts during the morning too.

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Northern and North-central provinces.

Winds will be westerly to south-westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph and  can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from  Galle to Batticaloa via Matara, Hambantota and Pottuvil

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Matara, Hambantota and Pottuvil may be fairly rough at times. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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