Colombo, Sri Lanka – The Meteorology Department has issued a weather advisory for several provinces in Sri Lanka, warning of showers or thundershowers in the afternoon or at night. The affected areas include Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Central, North-western, and North-central provinces, as well as Mannar district.
The Department has predicted fairly heavy showers above 50mm in some places in the aforementioned areas, and also expects showers or thundershowers in Western and Southern provinces in the morning.
The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
In addition to the weather warning, the Department has also highlighted the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, which is set to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 05-15 April this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead at around 12.12 p.m. on April 8th are Bemmulla, Thihariya, Pupuressa, Teripaha, Wadinagala, and Thirukkovil.
The Meteorology Department has also issued advisories for sea areas. Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle, and Matara. Winds will be easterly or variable in direction, with wind speeds of 20-30 kmph. The sea areas around the island will be slight, but temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
The Meteorology Department advises the public to stay informed about weather conditions and to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and well-being during this period.
