Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (05), according to the Department of Meteorology.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, Southern and North-central provinces.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces in the morning.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Matara via Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo and Galle 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 60-70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)