Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern and Eastern provinces, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said.

Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere in the island after 1.00 p.m.

Heavy rainfall above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces, the Met. Department added.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning.