INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department
of Meteorology.Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Uva province and in Batticaloa, and Ampara districts after 2.00
p.m.Wind speed can increase up to 40 kmph at times in Northern and North-central provinces and in Hambantota district.The general public is
advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.Sea
areas:The low-pressure area over Southeast Bay of Bengal moved east and north-eastwards and lay centered at 08.30 a.m
yesterday (March 19) over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea.It is likely to continue to move northwards and
intensify into a depression by today (March 20) and into a cyclonic storm by tomorrow (March 21).Naval and fishing communities are advised
not to venture into the Central parts of southeast Bay of Bengal sea area bounded by 04N-11N and 89E-97E until further notice.They are
requested to be attentive future forecasts issued in this regard.Several spells of showers will occur in the sea areas off the coast
extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Batticaloa to Hambantota via
Pottuvil.Winds will be westerly to southwesterly and speed will be 25-35 kmph
Wind speed can increase up to 45-50 kmph at times in sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanturai to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo,
Galle and Hambantota.The sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanturai to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will
The other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during
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