Thunderstorms forecast

The Meteorology Department has warned the public to be extra careful and vigilant over the next few weeks, during which heavy thunderstorms are expected.

Meteorology Department deputy director S. R. Jayasekare said the prevailing inter-monsoonal weather conditions have been exacerbated by an inter-tropical convergence zone that has formed over the country.

The inter-tropical convergence zone, according to Mr. Jayasekare, is the result of winds from the southern and northern hemispheres colliding. He said the unusual weather was characterised by unusual clouds formations.