The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers at times in the Southern and Uva provinces, as well as the Ratnapura and Ampara districts today (3).

Showers or thundershowers are expected in several other areas after 1.00 p.m., with rainfall exceeding 75 mm possible in some locations.

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 Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early morning.