Showers or thundershowers are expected in several parts of the country including Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces in the evening or night today, the general weather forecast by the Department of Meteorology said.
The weather forecast also indicated that fairly heavy falls above 50mm are likely at some places in Southern, Central and Uva provinces. Winds will be South-westerly or Southerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (25-35)kmph and it can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo and Galle.
General public are also requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity and localized strong winds during thundershowers.
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