Heavy falls above 100mm likely in several provinces as showers, thundershowers expected

Heavy falls above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern province and in Trincomalee district. Elsewhere in the island, showers or thundershowers will occur after 1.00 p.m. Showers may occur during the morning in the coastal areas of the Southern Province.

Misty conditions can be expected during the early hours of the morning at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.