The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 8.1°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 50km South of Trincomalee. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards. The general public is kindly requested to be attentive about future advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
Due to the influence of this system, prevailing heavy showers and strong winds over the island are expected to continue.
Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island and Intermittent showers and thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island.
Very heavy falls above 200 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Central, North-western, Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and, above 150 mm are likely at some places in Trincomalee, Badulla Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the other areas of the island.
Very strong winds at times about (60-70) kmph and gusting up to (80-90) kmph can be expected over the most parts of the island.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by heavy showers and strong winds.
