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 of above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Uva, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts.
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 in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.
Winds will be North-westerly in direction and speed will be 20-30 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 40-45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara 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)