March 10, Colombo (LNW): The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for intermittent rain and thundershowers in various regions of the country, with conditions expected to worsen throughout the day.
According to their latest update, the Northern, North-central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, along with the districts of Matale, Nuwara Eliya, and Hambantota, will experience scattered showers or thundershowers at various points throughout the day.
In addition, other areas will see similar rainfall, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. The department highlighted that certain locations, especially in the Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa, and Hambantota districts, may experience heavy rainfall, with amounts exceeding 75mm in some places.
The forecast also indicates that moderate to strong winds, reaching speeds of 30 to 40 km/h, could affect the Northern, North-central, Eastern, and North-western provinces, along with districts such as Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Monaragala, and Hambantota.
These winds, combined with the anticipated rain and thunder, may lead to localised disruptions.
In light of these conditions, the general public is urged to take necessary precautions, particularly to safeguard against the dangers posed by sudden, strong winds and lightning strikes during the thundershowers. Those in vulnerable areas should remain vigilant and prepare for potential impacts.
