Mainly fair weather conditions are expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today, while showers are expected in a few areas, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts in the afternoon or night.
Fairly heavy falls of above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
A few showers may occur in the coastal areas of Western province and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers 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 will be slight. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)