The Department of Meteorology has warned of showers and thundershowers across several parts of the island today (06), with heavy rainfall exceeding 75mm likely at some locations.
According to the Met. Department, showers or thundershowers will occur in the Southern and Eastern provinces and the Mullaitivu district.
Showers or thundershowers are also expected at several places in other parts of the island after 1.00 p.m., the Met Department added.
Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75mm is likely at some areas in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.
Meanwhile, misty conditions are expected in parts of the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.
The Met. Department also urged the general public to take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage from temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
