The Department of Meteorology says rainfall is expected to increase in the south-western parts of Sri Lanka from tomorrow (03) and over the coming days.

Showers or thundershowers are forecast for the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, and the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

Heavy rainfall above 100 mm is possible in some areas.

Strong winds of 40–50 kmph are also expected across the island, with the public advised to take precautions during thunderstorms.