The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers in multiple regions of Sri Lanka today, particularly after 1.00 p.m. Areas likely to experience rainfall include the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern, and Eastern provinces, as well as the Polonnaruwa district. Some of these locations could see fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm.
In addition, showers or thundershowers may also occur in other parts of the island during the afternoon or night. Morning showers are expected along coastal areas of the Western and Southern provinces, as well as in the Puttalam district.
The general public is advised to take necessary precautions against potential damage from temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. Misty conditions are also expected in the morning in parts of the Central and Uva provinces and in the Ampara and Polonnaruwa districts.
