The possibility for evening thundershowers is high over most parts of the island during the next few days, says the Department of Meteorology.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Southern, Uva and North-central provinces and in Mannar, Vavuniya, Batticaloa and Ampara districts in the evening or night.

Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts.

Showers or thundershowers are likely over coastal areas of Southern and Western provinces and in Puttalam, Mannar and Jaffna districts during the morning too.

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

Sea areas:

The low-pressure area developed over south Andaman Sea and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal sea area persists over the same region further. Fishing and naval community are requested to be vigilant in this regard in the deep sea area.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea area extending from Mannar to Batticaloa via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in the sea area extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle and winds will be South-easterly in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (30-35) kmph.

Wind speed can increase up to (40-50) kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Hambantota.

There is a possibility that near shore sea areas off the coast extending from Ambalangoda to Matara may experience surges due to the effect of swell waves, having 2.0m height (This is not for land area).

The sea area extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Hambantota can be fairly rough at times. The other sea area around the island can be moderately rough.

Temporarily strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.