Heavy showers exceeding 100mm are expected in some areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces today (11), the Department of Meteorology has warned.

Showers or thundershowers are also expected at times in the Northern and Eastern provinces, while other parts of the island may experience showers after 1.00 p.m.

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

Misty conditions are also expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts, during the early morning.