The Department of Meteorology yesterday said that showers or thundershowers would occur in some parts of the country this afternoon or at night.Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Central provinces.
The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.Showers or thundershowers will take place in the sea area around the island during the night.
Winds will be south-easterly to south-westerly and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph.The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.