Fairly heavy rainfalls about 75 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Sea Areas:Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambanthota. Wind speed can be increased up to 45-50 kmph in the sea area extending from Galle to Potuvil via Hambanthota and in the sea area extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar. The sea area extending from Galle to Potuvil via Hambanthota and in the sea area extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar can be rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

Source: The Nation April 25, 2021 04:05 UTC