Heavy rain forecast in several provinces

Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Northern, Eastern and Uva Provinces today, the Department of Meteorology said.

Showers or thundershowers are also likely over most other parts of the island after 1 p.m.

Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm may occur at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts.

The public has been advised to take precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions are also expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva Provinces during the early morning.

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas around the island during the next 24 hours.

Winds will be north-easterly or variable in direction at around 20–30 km/h, while the sea areas around the island will be slightly rough.

During thundershowers, temporary strong winds of 60–70 km/h may occur, making the affected sea areas temporarily very rough.