Showers expected in several provinces

Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Central provinces, said the Department of Meteorology.

Several spells of showers will occur in North-Western province.

Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kalutara, Galle, Matara and Nuwara-Eliya districts.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva and Eastern provinces in the evening or night.

Wind speed can increase up to (40-50) kmph at times in Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Hambanthota district.

General public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity and localized strong winds during thundershowers.