Showers forecast in several areas today

2026-03-13 - 02:36

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northwestern provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm today (March 13), the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts. A few showers may occur in the Uva and Eastern provinces. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the island. Meanwhile, misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Central, and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning. The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.