Weather
Heavy showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Eastern provinces and in Badulla, Galle and Matara districts
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Showers may occur at a few places in the coastal areas of western and Southern provinces during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 2.00 p.m. Heavy showers more than 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Eastern provinces and in Badulla, Galle and Matara districts.
Winds will be south-westerly or variable and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
Sea areas around the island will be slight but 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.