Atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of thunderstorms this evening, the Department of Meteorology announced today (06). The public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by strong winds and severe lightning during thundershowers.
Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.
Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is likely in some areas of the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, and Uva Provinces, the Department added.
A few showers may also occur in parts of the Western and North-Western Provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts, during the morning.
