The Meteorology Department yesterday, predicted that showery conditions over the South-Western part of the island would enhance from today.
“Fairly strong winds at times (up to 50-60 kmph) can be expected over the island together with rough seas.
“Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and North-western Provinces.
Heavy falls (above 100 mm) can be expected at some places (Particularly in the Western slope of the central hills),” the Department said in its weather forecast.
These winds can be strengthened during showers.
The public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by lightning activity,” it added.
The Department said the sea area off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Kankasanturai and sea area off the coast extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Hambantota could be very rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 60-70 kmph at times.
“The other sea areas around the island can be rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 60 kmph at times. Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regards,” it added.