More rains and gusty winds today

Heavy rains in the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, and gusty winds in the Northern, North Central and North-Western provinces, Trincomalee district and in the western slopes of the central hills are expected, the Meteorological department warned.

The forecast issued for today follows:

“Fairly heavy rainfalls above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Western province and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers will occur at times in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Fairly heavy rainfalls about 75 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces. Fairly heavy rainfalls above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Western province and in Galle and Matara districts.

Strong gusty winds about (50-60) kmph can be expected across the island, particularly in the Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces, Trincomalee district and in the western slopes of the central hills.