Weather Today: Monsoon Brings Rain and Strong Winds
The monsoon season is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to several parts of the island, with a severe lightning warning issued for some areas. The public is advised to take precautions and stay safe during this time, with fairly heavy falls above 75mm expected in some areas.
The South-West monsoon has established over the island, bringing showers or thundershowers to several provinces, including Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, and Central provinces, as well as Galle and Matara districts. Strong winds and lightning are possible during thundershowers, especially in Western slopes of central hills and in Northern, North-central, North-western, and Southern provinces and Trincomalee district.
A severe lightning warning has been issued for Uva and Eastern provinces, Hambantota and Polonnaruwa districts, with thundershowers accompanied by lightning expected, along with temporary strong winds. The public is advised to take precautions, seek shelter indoors, avoid open areas and electrical appliances during thunderstorms. Rain is expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, and Central provinces and Galle, Matara districts, with fairly heavy falls above 75mm in some areas.
Showers or thundershowers are also expected in Uva province, Ampara, and Batticaloa districts during the evening or night. Strong winds of 30-40 kmph are expected in Western slopes of central hills and Northern, North-central, North-western, and Southern provinces, Trincomalee district. The public is advised to take precautions against strong winds and lightning, and to stay safe during the monsoon season.
The weather today is expected to be rainy and windy, with a high chance of thundershowers and lightning. The public is advised to stay indoors and avoid traveling during heavy rain and strong winds. It is also important to stay informed about the latest weather updates and follow the advice of local authorities to stay safe during the monsoon season.