Showers in all nine provinces after 2.00 p.m.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in all provinces after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Winds will be easterly or variable and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

Sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Increase of swell waves (about 2.5 – 3.0 m) can be expected in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambanthota but strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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