Today’s (Oct 23) weather: Heavy showers about 75 mm expected in several provinces

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By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most provinces of the island, and showers may occur in Western, Southern and Eastern provinces during the morning too, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (23).

Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces, the statement added.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the morning.

The 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 thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Colombo, Galle, Hambantota and Pottuvil.
Winds:
Winds will be south-westerly or variable in direction 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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