Showers above 75mm likely to occur in several provinces

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By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the country during the afternoon or night, and fairly heavy showers above 75mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-Central provinces and in Trincomalee, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts, announced the Department of Meteorology said in a statement today (04).

The coastal areas from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle will experience showers or thundershowers in the morning as well.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Marine Weather:

Condition of Rain:
Showers or thunder showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Matara via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle and in the sea areas off the coast extending from Pottuvil to Trincomalee via Batticaloa.
Winds:
Winds will be south-easterly to south-westerly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
State of Sea:
The sea areas around the island will be slight. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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