Showers forecast in several provinces

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and North Western Provinces during the afternoon or night.

Fairly heavy showers of about 75mm can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts, the Meteorology Department said.

Several spells of showers may occur in the Eastern Province.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.