Showers, thundershowers expected across island, heavy rain in Sabaragamuwa, Southern Provinces (Mar 28)

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March 28, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 2.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (28).

Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces.

A few showers may occur in the coastal areas of Eastern province during the morning.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts 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 are likely at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo, Galle and Matara during the evening or night.
Winds:
Winds will be South-westerly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30)kmph.
State of Sea:
Sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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