Heavy showers expected in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district.  Showers or thundershowers will occur most places elsewhere over the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces.

Winds will be easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (15-30)kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from   Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai can be fairly rough at times.

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