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Sri Lanka weather warning: Heavy rainfall expected in several districts

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Heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka on September 29. According to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers are likely to occur after 2:00 p.m. in the Uva, Eastern, and Central provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts.

Morning showers may affect coastal areas of the Western Province and the Galle and Matara districts. The public is advised to take precautions against localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Marine conditions include south-westerly winds between 25-35 kmph, which may increase to 45-50 kmph in sea areas from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. These areas may experience fairly rough seas, with very rough conditions expected during thundershowers.

Entities

Department of Meteorology · Sri Lanka

Sources

Sri Lanka Braces for Increased Thundershowers from October 1st, DMC Advises Caution - FINANCIAL CHRONICLE [srilankachronicle.com]
Heavy showers above 50mm expected in several areas today [frontpage.lk]
Islandwide Rains Expected From October 1; Heavy Showers Forecast [www.lankaxpress.com]
Heavy showers above 50mm expected in several areas today [www.newswire.lk]
Several districts to witness afternoon showers: Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm expected (Sep 29) - LNW Lanka News Web [lankanewsweb.net]