Rainy weather conditions are expected to intensify across the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka from the evening of 02 June, according to the latest forecast issued by the Department of Meteorology.
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the districts of Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is likely at some locations in these areas, increasing the risk of localized flooding and water accumulation in low-lying regions.
Meanwhile, a few showers or thundershowers may develop in the Uva Province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m. Residents are advised to remain alert for possible lightning and temporary strong winds associated with thundershower activity.
Fairly strong winds of 30–40 kmph can be expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills, the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, and Southern provinces, as well as in the Trincomalee District. The public is urged to take necessary precautions to minimize damage caused by strong winds and lightning.
Sea Areas Forecast
Weather conditions at sea are expected to be unsettled during the next 24 hours. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.
Southwesterly winds will prevail with speeds of 30–40 kmph. Wind speeds may increase up to 55–60 kmph at times in the sea areas from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. Other sea areas may experience wind speeds reaching 50 kmph.
The sea will be rough at times in the waters from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw and from Galle to Pottuvil. Other surrounding sea areas will be fairly rough. Wave heights may increase to 2.0–2.5 meters in the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota. Fishermen and naval communities are advised to exercise extreme caution, especially during thundershowers when very rough seas and strong gusty winds can occur.