Issuing the today’s weather forecast, it says that there is a high possibility for showers in the sea areas around the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Colombo and Galle at several places in other sea areas in the evening or night.
Heavy falls can be expected at some places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Batticaloa via Colombo and Galle.
Winds will be South-westerly in direction in the sea areas around the island and speed will be 20-30 kmph.
Wind speed can be increased up to 45kmph at times in the sea area extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar.
Temporarily very strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
Colombo and Galle-:
Winds will be South-westerly in direction in the sea areas around the island and speed will be 20-30 kmph.
Wind speed can be increased up to 45kmph at times in the sea area extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar.
Temporarily very strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
Rains over island expected to enhance
Rainy condition over the island and surrounding sea areas is expected to enhance today.
Showers or thundershowers will occur over most provinces of the island, particularly after 2.00 p.m.
Showers will occur in Western and Southern provinces and in Puttalam District during the morning too.
Heavy falls, about 100mm can be expected at some places, particularly in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and Western provinces.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces during the morning.
Temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers are expected and the public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning.
City weather
Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Weather
City Max Min Max Min
Anuradhapura 33 24 95 70 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Batticaloa 32 26 95 70 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Colombo 30 26 95 70 Showers or thundershowers at times
Galle 29 25 95 75 Showers or thundershowers at times
Jaffna 32 26 90 65 Several spells of light showers
Kandy 30 21 95 70 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Nuwara-Eliya 21 12 95 80 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Ratnapura 32 23 95 70 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Trincomalee 34 24 95 60 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Mannar 31 26 90 65 Showers or thundershowers
