Showery conditions expected to reduce after tomorrow

06 Sep, 2017

Showery conditions the South Western part of the island is expected to continue today but is likely to reduce after tomorrow, the Department of Meteorology said this morning.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces.

Several spells of showers will also occur in the North Western province.

Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere particularly after 2.00 p.m.

Fairly heavy falls (about 75-100mm) are expected at some places, particularly in the Ratnapura, Kegalle, Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts.

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.

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