Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (02), with fairly heavy falls above 75 mm likely at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Uva, Southern, North-western and North-central provinces.
According to the Department of Meteorology, misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces in the morning.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Galle via Puttalam and Colombo during the evening or night.
Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. Sea areas around the island will be slight.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)