Met. Dept. says prevailing showery condition expected to continue

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue during
next few days.Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island.Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be
expected at some places in Eastern, Uva, Central and North-central provinces.The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to
minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.On the apparent northward relative motion of
the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from April 05-15 this year
The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (09th) are Chilaw, Mahakeliya, Weliwita (Matale District), Pullumalai,
Kalkudah and Kurukkalmadamat about 12:12 noon.Sea areas:Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, winds
speed can increase up to 40-50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara
The fishing and naval communities are advised to be vigilant in this regard.Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the
sea areas around the island.Winds will be south-westerly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph
Winds speed can increase up to 40-50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara.The sea
areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara will be fairly rough at times
The other sea areas around the island will be slight.Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during
thundershowers.
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