The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather update indicating that showers are expected at intervals today (22) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.
According to the forecast, fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75mm is likely in parts of the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the districts of Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Galle, Matara, and Kalutara.
Intermittent showers are also expected in the Northern and North-Western provinces.
In addition, strong winds ranging from 55 to 60 kmph are anticipated over the western slopes of the central hills and across the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Central, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Trincomalee district.
Elsewhere across the island, wind speeds may reach 30 to 40 kmph at times.
The public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by gusty winds.
