October 26, Colombo (LNW): The Department of Meteorology has forecast intermittent showers and thunderstorms across multiple regions of the island, with the Northern and North-Central Provinces, along with the Trincomalee and Batticaloa Districts, expected to experience particularly unsettled weather conditions.
According to the latest advisory, certain areas within these regions may record rainfall exceeding 75 millimetres, prompting officials to urge residents to remain alert for possible localised flooding and disruptions to daily activities.
In addition, the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and North-Western Provinces are likely to see occasional showers throughout the day, though these are expected to be less intense than in the northern regions.
The department has also cautioned that strong gusts, ranging from 40 to 50 kilometres per hour, may affect the western slopes of the central hills and several coastal and inland provinces, including the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, and Southern areas, as well as the Trincomalee District. These winds could cause minor structural damage and pose risks to outdoor activities and transport.
Authorities have advised the public to take necessary precautions against sudden bursts of strong winds and lightning strikes that could accompany thundershowers. Farmers, fishermen, and motorists, in particular, have been urged to exercise extra care over the coming days, as the weather may remain unstable.
