Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and North-central provinces and in Mullaitivu district

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 April 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and North-central provinces and in Mullaitivu district during the afternoon or night. A few showers may occur in the Western and Southern coastal areas in the morning too.

Winds will be south-westerly over sea areas around the island and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.   Wind speed may increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.