Sri Lanka Forecasts Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain as Monsoon Establishes

The Meteorology Department forecasts the gradual establishment of the Southwest monsoon across Sri Lanka, predicting intermittent rain and thunderstorms in multiple provinces. The Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Western, and Northern provinces, along with the Galle and Matara districts, are expected to experience these conditions. Certain locations within these areas, including parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts, may receive heavy rainfall exceeding 50mm. Additionally, moderate winds of 30-40 km/h are anticipated in the Northern, North Central, and Hambantota districts.