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title: "Southwest Monsoon Active in Sri Lanka – Expect Heavy Rains"
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date: 2023-06-03
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# Southwest Monsoon Active in Sri Lanka – Expect Heavy Rains

**South-West monsoon is likely to be gradually established across the island during next few days.** Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern Provinces. Heavy showers **about 100 mm** are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in Galle, Matara and Kalutara districts.

Several spells of showers will occur in North-Western province. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Uva and Eastern provinces during the evening or night.

Strong winds about (**40-45) kmph** can be expected at times over the Island.

Due to South-west monsoon, Sri Lanka to receive very heavy rains over 150mm and strong winds 60-70 kmph coming days. **General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.**

**Action Required:**

• People living in hilly areas (particularly landslide prone areas) and low lying areas in river basins are requested to be vigilant.
• Drivers and people using roads in the hilly areas are requested to be vigilant.
• Take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
• Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
• Be alert on the advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology.

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(LankaXpress.com )