INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The prevailing showery condition in the southwestern part of the Island is expected to continue further, the Meteorology Department said in
its weather forecast today (Sept
30).Accordingly, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy
Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts.A few showers will occur in Anuradhapura district.Fairly strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be
expected at times in Northern, North-central, and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.Showers or
thundershowers may occur at a few places in Badulla, Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening or night.The members of the public
are advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during
thundershowers.Sea areas:Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to
Hambantota via Colombo, Galle and Matara.Winds will be south-westerly and speed will be 30-40 kmph.Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph
at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Kankesanturai and Mannar and from Hambantota to
Pottuvil.The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankesanturai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be rough at
times.Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
