– The Meteorology Department has warned of strong winds over the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-Central Provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts due to the active South-West monsoonal condition. The Department said in an advisory that strong winds of about 40-50 kmph could be expected at times in these areas.

It said fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times elsewhere in the island.