The Department of Meteorology, in its weather forecast today (July 23), stated that the south-west monsoon condition is now active over Sri Lanka. Sea areas:Showers or thundershowers will occur in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle. Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (40-50) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Meanwhile, in the other sea areas around the island, the wind speed can increase up to 60 kmph at times. The other sea areas around the island can be rough at times.

Source: The Nation July 23, 2021 01:52 UTC