Condition of Rain:
COLOMBO : Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast
extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. Showers or
thundershowers may occur at a few places over the other sea areas around the island.
Winds:
Winds will be south-westerly in the sea areas around the island.
Wind speed will be (40-50) kmph and wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph at times
in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and
Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed may
increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw
to Galle via Colombo and from Kankasanthurai to Batticaloa via Trincomalee.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and
Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be very rough at times and Naval
and fishing communities are advised not to venture into these sea areas, until further
notice.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Galle via Colombo and from
Kankasanthurai to Batticaloa via Trincomalee will be rough at times.
The wave height about 3.0 m may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from
Mannar to Hambantota via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle.
There is a possibility of surges due to swell waves over the coastal areas extending from
Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regard.
Temporarily strong wind gust and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
Rainfall amount (mm): Light: 00-12.5, Light to moderate: 12.
May 31, 2025
