. WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING
The low pressure area in the South Bay of Bengal to the South-east of Sri Lanka is likely to develop in to a depression during next 48 hours and to move North-northwestwards, towards Tamil-Nadu coast.Under the influence of the system the possibility for heavy rainfalls, sudden roughness associated with sudden increase of wind speed (up to 70-80 kmph) in the deep sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Trincomalee via Batticaloa and Pottuvilis high.Fishermen are advised not to venture into the deep sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Trincomalee via Batticaloa and Pottuvil (until 15th December).Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea area extending from Hambanthota to Trincomalee via Pottuvil. Heavy showers can be expected at some places in the deep sea areas Winds will be North-easterly in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. The sea areas to the east of the island can be rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph and the sea areas to the west of the island can be fairly rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph. Temporarily strong gusty winds and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 36 HOURS
The low pressure area in the South Bay of Bengal to the South-east of Sri Lanka is likely to develop in to a depression during next 48 hours and to move North-northwestwards, towards Tamil-Nadu coast.Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regards.Mainly fair weather can be expected over the most parts of the island.Fairly strong gusty winds at times up to 40 kmph and fairly cold weather can be expected over the island.
Weather Forecast for Main Cities Date : 12-Dec-2018
City Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Weather
Max Min Max Min
Anuradhapura 30 22 90 65 Mainly fair
Batticaloa 29 23 90 75 Mainly fair
Colombo 32 24 85 60 Mainly fair
Galle 30 24 90 75 Mainly fair
Jaffna 28 22 85 65 Mainly fair
Kandy 28 19 95 75 Mainly fair
Nuwara-Eliya 30 9 90 65 Mainly fair
Ratnapura 32 22 95 70 Mainly fair
Trincomalee 28 23 90 70 Mainly fair
Mannar 29 24 80 65 Mainly fair