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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2024 02 01

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 February 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu, Matale and Polonnaruwa districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island after 2.00 p.m.  Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Winds will be north-easterly or easterly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

The sea areas around the island will be slight but strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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

 

 

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