Sri Lanka weather forecast: Showers and rough seas expected

The Department of Meteorology has forecasted several spells of showers for the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Additional showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of the Uva province and the Ampara, Batticaloa, and Hambantota districts after 2:00 p.m., with some showers possible in the North-western province.

Fairly strong winds of 30-40 kmph may occur over the Western slopes of the Central hills, North-central and North-western provinces, and in the Trincomalee, Hambantota, and Matale districts. The public is advised to take precautions against localized strong winds and lightning.

Marine conditions include South-westerly winds of 30-40 kmph, which may increase to 50-60 kmph in sea areas off the coast from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Sea areas from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar may be fairly rough. Wave heights could reach 2.0 to 3.0 meters between Puttalam and Pottuvil. There is also a possibility of seawater inundation in near-shore areas from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle.