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The meteorological department said that due to the active southwest monsoon, the current showers and strong winds on the island are likely to continue.
Regional Weather Forecast:
– **Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-West and Southern Provinces:**
– Frequent showers are expected.
– Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm are likely to occur in parts of Western Province, Sabaragamuwa and Nuwara Eliya districts.
– **Uva Province and Ampara, Batticaloa Districts:**
– Showers or thundershowers are expected in the evening or overnight.
Wind conditions:
– **Western slopes of the Central Hills, Northern Province, North Central Province, Western Province, Southern Province, North Western Province, Trincomalee District and Monalagala District:**
– Strong winds of 50-60 km/h may occur at times.
Marine Weather Forecast:
– **General Sea Conditions:**
– Due to the active southwest monsoon, the seas around the islands will be very rough.
– The Navy and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the waters until further notice.
– **Wave Height:**
– Sea level rise is expected to be between 2.5m and 3.5m in the offshore area from Kalpitiya to Pottuville via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
– Swells are likely in the offshore areas of Kalpitiya to Matara via Colombo and Galle due to sea swells.
– **Sea from Puttalam via Colombo to Mattala:**
– There may be showers or thundershowers at times.
– Predominantly southwest wind with speeds between 40-50 km/h, increasing to 60-70 km/h at times.
– The sea will be very rough, especially during thundershowers, with brief strong gusts of wind.
Precautions:
– Residents in the affected areas should be alert to possible heavy rain and strong winds, as these weather conditions may cause dangers such as fallen trees, landslides and flooding.
– Fishermen and naval personnel are advised to heed the advice and avoid going out to sea during this period to ensure their safety.
Please monitor local weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure your safety during inclement weather conditions.
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