Showers in Western, Southern and North western provinces in the morning and Sabaragamuwa, Central, Eastern and Uva provinces after 02.00 p.m.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 December 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

The Severe Cyclonic Storm “MICHAUNG” (PRONOUNCED AS “MIGJAUM”) over West-Central Bay of Bengal has crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast of India and this system is gradually weakening.

Misty Condition can be expected in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the morning.

Showers will occur at times in Western, Southern and North western provinces, particularly during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Eastern and Uva provinces after 02.00 p.m.

Winds will be South-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed may increase up to (40-45) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Mullaitivu via Mannar and Kankasanthurai and from Hambanthota to Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Mullaitivu via Mannar and Kankasanthurai and from Hambanthota to Pottuvil may be fairly rough at times 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.