Weather conditions likely to deteriorate further
November 27, 2023The prevailing rainy weather condition is expected to enhance over most parts of the island for the next few days starting from today (Nov. 27), says the Meteorological Department in its latest weather forecast issued today.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Eastern and Uva provinces while several spells of showers will occur in the Northern and North-central provinces.
Showers or thundershowers are also likely to occur at several places in other provinces of the island after 02.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers of about 75mm are likely at some places in the Central, Uva, Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the Dept. further says.
The maximum rain fall of 60.0 mm was recorded from Kandaketiya in the last 24 hours.
The Dept. also informs of the possibility of a low-pressure area forming over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal today. It is likely to move West-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around Wednesday (Nov. 29).
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Pottuvil.Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Colombo via Galle, particularly during the afternoon or night.
Winds will be North-easterly in speeds between 30-40 kmph in sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Puttalam, Kankasanthurai and from Galle to Hambantota via Matara. Wind speed will be 20-30 kmph in other sea areas around the island.
The fishing and naval communities are requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Met. Department in this regard.