Heavy rain over 100mm in several provinces: Meteorology Department warning

The Department of Meteorology has warned that heavy rainfall of more than 100 millimetres could fall in many parts of Sri Lanka today (November 9).

Heavy rain is expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the department said. Rain or thundershowers are also likely at several places in the Northern and Eastern provinces and the Hambantota district, while rain or thundershowers are expected after 1.00pm in other parts of the island.

The public has been advised to take necessary precautions against strong winds that may blow temporarily during thundershowers and against lightning hazards. Misty conditions are expected in the published report in some parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts.

Meanwhile, the Meteorology Department said rain or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas around the island. Winds may blow from the north-easterly direction at 20 to 30 kilometres per hour, and sea conditions will be moderate. However, during thundershowers, strong winds of up to 60 to 70 kilometres per hour and very rough seas can be expected, it warned.