Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m

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

The prevailing rainy condition over the island is expected to continue further. Showers will occur in Western, Southern, Northwestern and Eastern provinces during the morning and showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Northwestern, Southern, Central and Eastern provinces.

Winds will be south-westernly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

The sea areas around the island will be slight.

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

A low-pressure area is likely to develop over central parts of Bay of Bengal from 20th October. Fishing and naval community are requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.