Met. Dept. warns of strong winds, rain in most places

There is a possibility of increased wind speeds over the island particularly in the central hills, Sabaragamuwa, North-Central, Central, Uva and Southern Provinces and the Batticaloa and Ampara districts, including the coastal areas of the Western and Southern Provinces, the Department of Meteorology said .

Intermittent showers are expected in the North-Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central Provinces and in the Colombo, Galle, Matara, Kalutara, Gampaha and Hambantota districts, the Department said.

Meanwhile, fairly heavy rain fall (about 50mm) is also expected in some areas of the Ratnapura, Kegalle, Kandy, Galle, Matara and Kalutara districts.

Fishermen in the Western and Southern Provinces are advised to be cautious when heading out to sea. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)

Pic courtesy - Department of Meteorology