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Widespread inclement weather today
Showers are expected today in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts, according to the Department of Meteorology.The Department said that additionally, the Northern and North-Western provinces may experience light showers,
In certain areas, namely the Western slopes of the central hills, North-central province, and Puttalam, Hambantota, and Trincomalee districts, fairly strong winds, reaching approximately 40-45 kmph, are expected, it said.
The public is advised to take necessary precautions to avoid damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning.
Showers or thundershowers are predicted in multiple locations in the sea areas off the coast from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle. South-westerly winds with a speed of 25-35 kmph are expected.
The wind speed may occasionally increase up to 50-60 kmph in the sea areas off the coast from Hambantota to Pottuvil.