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

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 April 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island after 2.00pm.

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers may occur in the Eastern province and in the southern coastal areas during the morning.

Winds will be south-easterly to easterly over sea area around the island and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate

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