The South-West monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the country, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. Wind speed can be increased up to 55-60 kmph in the sea area extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Puttalam, Mannar, and Kankesanturai and in the sea area extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. The sea area extending from Chilaw to Kankesanturai via Mannar and the sea area extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota can be rough at times. The other sea area can be fairly rough.
