Warning for severe cyclonic storm “Mocha” over South-East Bay of Bengal
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 10:00 p.m. 11 May 2023, valid for 11:00 a.m. 12 May 2023
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 May 2023
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 May 2023
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western and Southern provinces. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and North-Central provinces and in Trincomalee district.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva and Eastern provinces particularly during the afternoon or night.
Strong winds about (40-45) kmph can be expected at times over western and southern coastal areas and along the western slopes of the central hills.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
