Showers or thundershowers will occur at times today (14) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western Provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology stated.
Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75mm is likely at some locations in these areas, according to the latest weather forecast.
Showers or thundershowers may also occur at a few places in the Uva Province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 p.m., the Met. Department added.
Meanwhile, strong winds with speeds of around 30–40 kmph are expected at times over the North-Central, North-Western, Central and Southern Provinces and in the Mannar District.
The Department of Meteorology has also urged the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize possible damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
