The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces today (1).

Rain is also expected in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

Showers or thundershowers may develop in Uva Province and the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1pm.

Winds of 30–40 kmph are expected in several areas, including the Northern, North Central, North-Western and Southern provinces. Residents are advised to take precautions during thundershowers.