Heavy showers gusty winds in most parts of the country – Department of Meteorology

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 December 2022 by Department of Meteorology:

The depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal has entered through the east coast of Sri Lanka and it is moving across the country.

Showers or thunder showers will occur at times over most parts of the country. Very heavy showers above 150 mm can be expected at some places in Eastern, Uva, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern and Northwestern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district.   Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places elsewhere.

Strong gusty winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over country.

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