By: Isuru Parakrama
February 01, Colombo (LNW): Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu, Matale and Polonnaruwa districts, and showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island after 2.00 p.m, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (01).
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, the statement added.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
The public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.v
Marine Weather:
| Condition of Rain: |
| Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Batticaloa. Showers or thundershowers may occur at few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Galle via Matara during the evening or night. |
| Winds: |
| Winds will be north-easterly or easterly 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. |
