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Sri Lanka and India face forecasts of thundershowers and moderate rain
Meteorological departments in Sri Lanka and India have issued weather alerts for upcoming thundershowers and moderate rainfall across several regions.
In Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology reports that atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, and Uva provinces. Additional showers are expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara districts. Residents are advised to take precautions against localized strong winds and lightning. Marine forecasts indicate rough sea conditions with wave heights potentially reaching 2.0 to 2.5 meters in certain areas, and wind speeds may increase up to 60 kmph off the coast.
In India, specifically within the state of Tamil Nadu, moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is forecasted for Chennai and surrounding districts, including Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu. This weather pattern is attributed to low-level atmospheric circulation and convection. Authorities have warned the public to avoid standing under trees or near electric poles during lightning activity and to exercise caution while driving on slippery roads.
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Chennai · Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka · India · Sri Lanka · Tamil Nadu · Western Ghats
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Showers or thundershowers are expected in Uva, Central, and Eastern provinces, as well as Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu districts, after 2:00 p.m. lankanewsweb.net · www.newswire.lk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wave heights may reach 2.0 to 2.5 meters in sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil. lankanewsweb.net · www.newswire.lk
- [● 2 SOURCES] South-westerly winds are expected with speeds of 30-40 kmph. lankanewsweb.net · www.newswire.lk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wind speeds may increase to 50-60 kmph in sea areas off the coast from Hambantota to Pottuvil. lankanewsweb.net · www.newswire.lk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, and Uva provinces. www.lankanewspapers.com · lankanewsweb.net · www.newswire.lk