The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1 p.m. today (1), with rainfall exceeding 75mm possible in some areas.

The Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Eastern and North Central provinces, along with Mannar District, are likely to experience relatively heavy rainfall.

The public has been advised to take precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions are also expected in some areas of the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the early morning.