A temporary decrease in the heavy rain conditions in the southwestern part of the island is expected from today (04).

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 June 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

A temporary decrease in the heavy rain conditions in the southwestern part of the island is expected from today (04).

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places elsewhere of the island in the evening or night.

Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.  Wind speed may increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai, Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be rough at times.Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers

Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive in this regard. .

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.