Very heavy rainfall above 150 mm can be expected at some places in Eastern province and heavy showers above 100mm can be expected in Uva and Central Provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambanthota districts.

Fairly heavy falls about 75mm can be expected at some places elsewhere over the island as well.

Fairly strong winds of about 40 kmph can be expected at times over the Northern and Eastern provinces and Hambanthota district.

The low-pressure area over Southeast Bay of Bengal persists over same region. It is likely to move westward towards southwest Bay of Bengal.
Hence, Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambanthota districts.


Very heavy rainfall above 150 mm can be expected at some places in Eastern province and heavy showers above 100mm can be expected in Uva and Central Provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambanthota districts. Fairly heavy falls about 75mm can be expected at some places elsewhere over the island as well.

Fairly strong winds of about 40 kmph can be expected at times over the Northern and Eastern provinces and Hambanthota district.

The low-pressure area over Southeast Bay of Bengal persists over same region. It is likely to move westward towards southwest Bay of Bengal.
Wind speed will increase up to (50-60) kmph at times and showers or thundershowers can be expected in deep sea areas of South East Bay of Bengal and South West Bay of Bengal. Therefore, Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant while engaging in marine
activities in the above sea areas. Fishing and naval community are requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.