Showers will occur at times in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts, says the Department of Meteorology.

Several spells of showers may occur in Polonnaruwa district.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm.

Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm can be expected at some places in Uva province and in Hambantota, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts.

Wind speed can increase up to 40kmph at times in North-Central and North-western provinces and in Hambantota and Monaragala districts.

The general public is urged to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Sea areas:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Batticaloa to Galle via Hambantota.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea area extending from Colombo to Galle during the afternoon or night.

Winds will be North-easterly and speed will be (30-40) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea area extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and in the sea area extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam.

Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.

The sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and the sea areas extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam can be rough at times. Other sea areas can be fairly rough at times.