Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (11), the Department of Meteorology stated.
Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas, the Met. Department noted.
Meanwhile, strong winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills, Northern and North-central provinces and in the Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.
Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over other areas of the island.
The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
