The Department of Meteorology issued a comprehensive regional weather advisory warning of fairly heavy showers exceeding 50 mm across the Western Province, accompanied by temporary localized strong gusts and lightning activity during afternoon and evening thundershowers.

Naval and fishing communities operating in the southwestern coastal sea areas extending from Negombo through Colombo down to Hambantota have been advised to remain alert due to temporary squally sea conditions. Urban municipal drainage units in Colombo have deployed emergency teams to monitor low-lying catchment zones and ensure smooth storm-water discharge.