Met. Department warns of thunderstorms, strong winds across Sri Lanka

The Department of Meteorology has forecast several spells of rain for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western Provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts.Showers or thundershowers are also expected at several locations in the Uva Province and…

The Department of Meteorology has forecast several spells of rain for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western Provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts.Showers or thundershowers are also expected at several locations in the Uva Province and the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 p.m.Meanwhile, fairly strong winds of around 40 to 50 km/h may occur at times across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North Central, and North Western Provinces, as well as the Trincomalee District.The Department of Meteorology has urged the public to take necessary precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning associated with thunderstorms to minimize the risk of accidents and damage.