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Gusty weather ahead; squalls and showers to continue
View(s):By Jayanie Madawala
The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to increase in the southwestern part of the island from June 10, with strong gusty winds expected over the island and in the sea areas around the island, the Meteorological Department warns.
Accordingly, several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Northern and Uva provinces and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.
One of the earthslips on the Hatton-Dickoya Road Pic by Sudath H M Hewa
The general public is requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 km/h can be expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in the Trincomalee district.
However, despite the weather conditions, fewer people residing in Kalutara and Hambantota districts faced difficulties due to the windy conditions.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, during the week, there were several earthslips reported from upcountry.
There were also warnings of possible landslides.
On the Hatton–Dickoya road, earthslips were reported, and the access road to Samanalagama was facing a threat of collapsing.
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