The Meteorology Department said due to an atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, cloudy skies can be expected particularly in the southern half of the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Eastern, Uva, Central and Southern provinces.
Showers or thundershowers will develop elsewhere in the afternoon and night. Very heavy falls (around 150 mm) are also likely at some places.
"There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity," the department said.
The Constitutional Council has approved four nominees, proposed by the President, to fill vacancies in the Court of Appeal.
The Election Commission has announced the plan for leave for both public and private sector employees for the upcoming presidential election on September 21, 2024, without loss of salary or personal leave.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will reduce fuel prices with effect from midnight today.
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