Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (17), the Department of Meteorology stated.
Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North Central provinces, as well as in the Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts.
Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Western Province and in the Galle, Puttalam, Mannar and Jaffna districts during the morning, the department said.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary, localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Misty conditions can be expected in some areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.
