Rainy weather to continue
October 28, 2021The inclement weather condition being experienced in many parts of the country is expected to enhance further according to the latest forecasts by the Met Department.
According to the weather forecast issued at 12 noon, today (Oct 28) the low pressure area is currently located in the sea area off the Eastern coast of the island and showery conditions are expected to increase over most parts of the island under the influence of this system.
The forecast also predicts cloudy skies and showers or thundershowers, sometimes over 100 mm, occurring at times in parts of the island.
Showers or thundershowers are also predicted over sea areas around the island.
Winds will be North-westerly to Westerly in the sea areas extending from Kankasanturai to Hambantota via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle while winds will be easterly or variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island, forecasts the Met Department.
According to the forecast, temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can also be expected during thundershowers.