Showers expected after 1.00 p.m., with fairly heavy rainfall likely in several provinces

The Department of Meteorology said showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today.

Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western and Southern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Mannar districts.

The Eastern coastal areas may also have showers during the morning hours. Misty conditions are expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.

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