COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Meteorology forecasts fair and dry weather with colder mornings and nights over most parts of the island.

The department forecasts strong gusty winds up to 40 kmph over the Central, North – Western, Western and Uva provinces. Strong winds are also expected to prevail in the Ampara, Batticaloa, and Hambantota districts.

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