Heavy showers about 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Central, Eastern and Southern provinces

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 October 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers or thundershowers may occur in Western, Southern, Northern and North-Central provinces during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 1.00PM. Heavy showers about 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Central, Eastern and Southern provinces.

Winds will be south-westerly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

The sea areas around the island will be slight.

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