Showers above 75mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2PM

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 November 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the morning.

Showers will occur in Eastern province and in Hambantota and Jaffna districts during the morning  while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 02.00PM. Fairly heavy showers above 75mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Winds will be North-easternly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-25) kmph.

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

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