Fairly heavy showers likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 January 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers will occur at times in Eastern, North-central and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu, Matale ,Hambantota and Nuwara-Eliya districts and at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kandy districts after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces.

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam can be fairly rough at times

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