Warning of heavy showers in most parts of the country

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The Meteorological Department today warned that Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in most parts of the island with heavy showers above 100 mm in some of the locations.

According to the Department, the low-pressure area is currently located in the sea area off the eastern coast of the island. The cloudy skies will prevail over the island today.

The public also have been warned to take necessary precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers..

The naval and fishing communities have been advised not to venture into the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Puttalam via Kankesanturai until further notice.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle with the wind speed from (15-30) kmph in the sea areas around the island.

Wind speed can increase up to (60-65) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Puttalam via Kankesantura

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