WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02nd AUGUST 2017

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02nd AUGUST 2017

Fairly strong winds about 40-50 kmph can be expected in the Western, Central, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces of the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and Galle, Mathara,and Kaluthara districts.
Several spells of showers will occur in the Central and North-western provinces and Colombo, Gampaha and Hambantota districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Eastern and Uva provincesand in the Mullaitivu and Vauniya districts after 2.00 p.m.
Fairly heavy falls (above 50mm) can be expected at some places in the Ratnapura, Kegalle, Kandy, Galle, Matara and Kaluthara districts.
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
Courtesy – Meteorological Department.