Showers or thunder showers will occur at times over most parts of the country today, the Meterological Department has predicted.
A depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal has entered through the east coast of Sri Lanka and it is moving across the country.
The Department said Very heavy showers above 150 mm can be expected at some places in Eastern, Uva, central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern and Northwestern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district.
Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places elsewhere.
Strong gusty winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over country.
The public have been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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