Dry weather will prevail over the island

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Kalutara districts during the morning.

Mainly dry weather will prevail over the island.

Wind speed will be (15-30) kmph. Winds will be south-easterly in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Batticaloa via Trincomalee, and  north-easterly in the sea areas off the coast extending from Batticaloa to Matara via Pottuvil and Hambanthota. Winds will be variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island.

Sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.