Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (11).
According to the Department of Meteorology, fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
Strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills, Northern and North-central provinces and in Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.
Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over other areas of the island.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. (Newswire)