The Department of Meteorology has warned that fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is likely in several parts of Sri Lanka today (06).
According to the latest weather forecast, heavy showers are expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.
Showers or thundershowers are also forecast in the Southern and Eastern provinces and the Mullaitivu district.
Meanwhile, several other areas of the island are expected to experience showers or thundershowers after 1.00 p.m.
The Meteorology Department has urged the public to take necessary precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Misty conditions are also expected in parts of the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early morning hours. (Newswire)