Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places across Sri Lanka today, mainly after 2.00 p.m. According to the forecast, rainfall will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, Southern and Uva provinces, as well as in the districts of Anuradhapura, Mannar, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Meanwhile, mainly dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the island.
Misty conditions can be expected in some areas of the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning, leading to reduced visibility. Motorists are advised to drive carefully during these periods.
The public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
In addition, due to the apparent northward movement of the sun, it will be directly overhead in parts of Sri Lanka from 5th to 15th April. Today around 12:11 noon, areas such as Pomparippu, Anuradhapura, Mihinthale, Galenbindunuwewa, Agbopura and Serunuwara will experience this phenomenon.
Sea Areas Forecast (Next 24 Hours)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in sea areas from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. Winds will be south-westerly or variable with speeds of 20–30 kmph, increasing up to 40 kmph at times in certain coastal areas. The sea may be fairly rough at times in areas from Mannar to Colombo and from Pottuvil to Trincomalee, while other areas will remain slight. Temporary strong gusty winds and rough seas are possible during thundershowers.