Rain Expected Across Sri Lanka: Heavy Showers Likely in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Galle, and Matara

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology announced that several spells of rain may occur in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, and in the Matale district.

Rain or thunder showers are likely in the rest of the island after 1:00 PM.

Fairly heavy rainfall of over 50mm may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.

Misty conditions may prevail in some places during the morning hours in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, and North-Central provinces, as well as in the Kurunegala and Anuradhapura districts.

The Department of Meteorology has advised the public to take necessary steps to minimize the dangers caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may accompany thunderstorms.