Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island during the afternoon or night

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 October 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers will occur at times in Galle and Matara districts and a in the coastal areas of the western province during the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts 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 to south-westerly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 40kmph 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.

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