INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Department of Meteorology says the south-west monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island.Showers or thundershowers will
occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.Heavy showers of about 100 mm
can occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.Several spells of
showers will occur in Northern Province and in Anuradhapura and Hambantota districts.Strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected at
times over the western slope of the central hills, Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces and in Hambantota and Trincomalee
districts.The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and
lightning during thundershowers.Sea areas:Wind speed can increase up to 60-70 kmph in the sea area extending from Kankesanturai to Pottuvil
via Puttalam, Galle and Hambantota
There is also a possibility of swell waves (about 2.0 - 2.5 m) in these sea areas.Hence, the naval and fishing communities are advised not
to venture into these sea areas during the next 24 hours.Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers can be expected at times in the sea areas off
the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.Winds will be
Pottuvil via Puttalam, Galle and Hambantota
Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanturai to Trincomalee.The sea area
extending from Kankesanturai to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Galle and Hambantota will be rough and very rough at times.The sea areas off the
coast extending from Kankesanturai to Trincomalee will be rough at times.Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected
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