Southwest Monsoon Arrives, Bringing Heavy Showers and Strong Winds to Sri Lanka

The Southwest Monsoon has begun establishing over Sri Lanka, bringing showers and strong winds to various parts of the country. The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, along with the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is expected in several areas, with some locations potentially receiving over 100 mm, and even above 200 mm in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces. Showers are also anticipated in the Northern Province and Uva province, with strong winds possible over the western slopes of the central hills.