Showers may occur in Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Puttalam district

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 September 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Several spells of showers may occur in Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Puttalam district while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu district during the evening or night.

Winds will be south-westerly and speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Batticaloa via Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Batticaloa via Pottuvil will be rough at times.

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