The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers across most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (11).

Rainfall exceeding 75mm is possible in some areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-Western provinces, as well as Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura and Mannar districts.

The public has been urged to take precautions against lightning and temporary localised strong winds during thundershowers. Misty conditions are also expected in some areas during the early morning.