Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of Sri Lanka during the afternoon or night today, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Showers may occur in the Western Province and the Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Misty conditions can be expected in some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and the Polonnaruwa district in the morning.
Meanwhile, showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.
Winds will be westerly to south-westerly and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph.
The sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)