The Meteorology Department has announced that the prevailing showery conditions in the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka are expected to intensify over the next few days, starting today (September 9).
Showers or thundershowers are anticipated at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. Fairly heavy showers exceeding 75 mm are likely in some areas within these provinces and districts.
Additionally, showers or thundershowers may occur in a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening or night.
Strong winds of about 40-50 km/h are expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, and North-western provinces, as well as in the Hambantota, Monaragala, and Trincomalee districts.
The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damage from temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
