Showers and Strong Winds Expected in Several Provinces – Met. Department

Colombo, Sri Lanka – The Department of Meteorology has forecast several spells of showers for parts of the country today. According to the latest Sri Lanka weather forecast, rain is expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara

In addition, showers or thundershowers may develop after 2.00 p.m. in certain areas of the Uva Province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

The Met. Department has also issued a warning of fairly strong winds, ranging from 30–40 kmph, which can be expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills, and in the Northern, North-central, North-western, and Southern provinces, as well as the Trincomalee district.

Residents in affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions against sudden heavy showers, possible lightning, and gusty winds.

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