The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers in several areas, including the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern, and Northern provinces, as well as the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m.

Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm is likely in parts of Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

A few morning showers are also expected in the Western province and in Puttalam, Galle, Matara, and Ratnapura.

The public is urged to take precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions are expected in parts of the Central and Uva provinces during the morning hours.