Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Fairly heavy falls of about 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Eastern, Northern, and North-central provinces.
Showers or thundershowers may occur in the Western province and the Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may 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 or South-westerly and wind speed will be 25-35 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)