Showers in most parts of the island in the afternoon or night

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 March 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island during the afternoon or night.

Fairly heavy showers of above 50mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Central provinces.

Winds will be south-easterly to south-westerly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.

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