INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
South-west monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island
Therefore, showery and windy conditions (particularly in the South-western part)are expected to continue today
Showers will occur at times in Western, Southern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Mannar district
Several spells of showers will occur in Anuradhapura district
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere particularly after 2.00pm
Heavy falls between 100-150 mm can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Western and North-western provinces and in Galle and
Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm can be expected at some places in Eastern and Uva Provinces
Fairly strong gusty winds up to 40-50 kmph are also likely over the country, particularly in the central hilly areas and over western and
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
