Showers or thunder showers over most places of the Island during the afternoon or night

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 October 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers may occur in coastal areas of southern province during the morning. Showers or thunder showers will occur over most places of the Island during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places in Uva, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Eastern provinces.

Winds will be southerly and speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 40 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar will be moderate.

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