Heavy rains are expected in several areas today, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and the Mannar, Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Uva province and the Batticaloa, Ampara and Hambantota districts.
Fairly heavy showers of about 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and the Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Batticaloa to Hambantota via Pottuvil.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Matara via Colombo and Galle in the evening or night.
Winds will be south-easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph.
The sea areas around the island will be slight. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)
