By: Isuru Parakrama
April 02, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Southern, North-central and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m., with fairly heavy showers above 75 mm being expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura and Monaragala districts, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (02).
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning, the statement added.
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 may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle during the afternoon or night. |
| Winds: |
| Winds will be variable and wind speed will be (15-25)kmph. |
| State of Sea: |
| Sea areas around the island will be slight. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
Meanwhile, heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Southern, provinces and Monaragala district.
The public is urged to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible, check up on the elderly and the sick, never leave children unattended, limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated, and wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
