Rainy conditions are expected to continue in the Northern, Eastern, Uva, Central and Southern provinces today

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 January 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Rainy conditions are expected to continue in the Northern, Eastern, Uva, Central and Southern provinces today and cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island.

Showers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern, Uva, Central, Southern and North-central provinces and heavy rainfall above 100 mm can be expected at some places. Showers are likely in other areas of the island during the morning.

Winds will be easterly or north-easterly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas around the island.

The sea areas around the island can be rough at times but strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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