World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Widespread rain expected across Sri Lanka from afternoon onwards
The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers and thundershowers to develop across most parts of the island from 1.00 p.m. onwards on Saturday. Misty conditions are expected in several provinces during early morning hours.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Residents across Sri Lanka should prepare for wet weather conditions on Saturday, 18 October, with the Department of Meteorology issuing a forecast for widespread precipitation from early afternoon.
Misty conditions are anticipated at isolated locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early morning hours. Coastal areas of the Mannar and Jaffna districts may experience showers during this period.
The more significant weather activity is expected to commence from 1.00 p.m., when showers and thundershowers are forecast to develop across most regions of the island. The forecast was issued at 2.00 p.m. on 17 October.
Residents are advised to monitor weather updates and take appropriate precautions as conditions develop throughout the day.