Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces and in the Kalutara and Ampara districts.
Showers may occur in the Northern province and in the Trincomalee district during 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 will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Mannar via Kankasanthurai.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other sea areas around the island during the afternoon or night.
Winds will be North-easterly or variable in direction, and speed will be 20-30 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 40 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Mannar via Kankasanthurai.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Mannar via Kankasanthurai will be moderate. The other sea areas around the island will be slight. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)