IANS | 04 Jun, 2023
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology forecasted on Sunday that the
southwest monsoon is likely to be gradually established across the
country during the next few days.
Showers or
thundershowers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces
as well as in Galle and Matara districts, Xinhua news agency reported,
citing the forecast.
According to the forecast, heavy showers
above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa Province as
well as in Galle, Matara and Kalutara districts.
"General public
is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages
caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during
thundershowers," it said.
The southwest monsoon brings rains
mainly in the southwestern part of Sri Lanka between May and September,
with flood and landslide warnings often issued during this period.
