Cyclone’s Impact on Sri Lanka Expected to Ease by This Evening, Says Meteorology Department

The impact of the cyclone on Sri Lanka is expected to ease by this evening after the system moved into the Andhra Pradesh region of India, according to Director General of the Department of Meteorology Ajith Wijemannage.

Speaking on the prevailing weather conditions, he said intermittent showers or thundershowers could occur in the Southern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Ratnapura and Ampara districts.

Showers or thundershowers are also expected at several locations in other parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today. Some areas could experience fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm.

The public has been advised to take necessary precautions to minimise possible damage caused by temporary strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.

Misty conditions may also occur in some areas of the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early morning hours.

Meanwhile, Wijemannage said El Niño conditions are expected to strengthen further in the coming period. Rainfall is also expected to continue, with no significant reduction anticipated in the near future.