Showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and Uva provinces

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 October 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

The prevailing rainy condition over the island is expected to continue further, due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge).

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times over most parts of the island. Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and Uva 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.