Spells showers expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today

Newswire and Rupavahini News report that the Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers after 1 p.m. on Oct. 31 across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces, and in Kurunegala, Ampara and Batticaloa districts. Ada Derana also reports a forecast of afternoon showers in parts of Sri Lanka.

Newswire and Daily Mirror report that most other parts of the island should have predominantly dry conditions. Rupavahini News says mist could form near dawn at some locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and Anuradhapura District.

Newswire and Rupavahini News report that the Meteorology Department urged the public to guard against lightning and brief strong winds linked to thunderstorms.

Newswire reports that showers or thundershowers may also affect several surrounding sea areas during the coming 24 hours. It says winds are forecast from the northeast on the sea route from Kankesanthurai to Pottuvil via Batticaloa, with southwesterly or shifting winds elsewhere. Expected wind speeds are 25–35 km/h, and seas are forecast to be moderate; thunderstorms could bring gusts of 60–70 km/h and very rough seas.

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