Sri Lanka is expected to experience increased rainfall over the next few days as a low-level atmospheric disturbance near the island is likely to develop into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Accordingly, showers or thundershowers are expected at times across most parts of the island, with cloudy skies prevailing in many areas.
Heavy showers exceeding 100mm are likely at some areas in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, Northern and Southern provinces and the Anuradhapura District.
Meanwhile, the general public has been urged to take necessary precautions against possible damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Misty conditions are also expected in some parts of the Central and Uva provinces during the early morning hours.
Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology has advised the general public, as well as naval and fishing communities, to remain vigilant and follow future weather forecasts and advisories as the atmospheric system develops.
