Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, mostly in the afternoon, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces after 2.00 p.m.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the North-central, Uva and Northwestern provinces after 2.00 p.m.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Western provinces and Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle during the afternoon or night.
Winds will be easterly or variable and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph.
Sea areas around the island will be slight. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (NewsWire)