The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers at times today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, and North-western provinces.
Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in certain areas of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Galle, and Matara districts.
A few spells of showers are also expected in the Northern Province and the Anuradhapura district.
Meanwhile, strong winds ranging from 50 to 60 kmph are anticipated at times over the western slopes of the central hills and across the Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, and Southern provinces, as well as the Trincomalee district.
The general public is advised to take appropriate precautions to minimize potential damage from temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
