Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm likely in several parts of Sri Lanka

According to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (12), with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm likely in several provinces and districts.

During the morning, showers or thundershowers will occur at some places in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Mullaitivu districts.

Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts.

Misty conditions may occur at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.

The public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimise possible damage caused by temporary, localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.