Severe Weather Advisory for Heavy Showers and Strong Winds
UPDATE: The Met Dept. issuing a severe weather advisory at 1300 hrs today (22) valid for next 18 hrs. says that due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka the possibility for rain and the strong winds during thunder showers is very high.
Showers or thundershowers with strong lightning activities will occur over most parts of the country and the sea areas off North and East coasts.
Heavy showers (about 150mm) are also likely at some places.
Strong winds (up to 80 Km/hr) can be expected at times over the island and over the sea areas around the island.(KH)