The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in several parts of the country today (13), with fairly heavy rainfall of around 75 mm expected in some areas.
According to the latest weather forecast issued at 5.30 a.m., showers will affect the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.
Several spells of showers are also expected in the Mannar and Anuradhapura districts.
Meanwhile, strong winds of 40-50 kmph can be expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills, the Northern and North-Central provinces, and in the Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.
Fairly strong winds of 30-40 kmph are also likely at times in other parts of the island.
The Meteorology Department has urged the public to take adequate precautions to minimise damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers. (Newswire)
