The Department of Meteorology has warned that showers or thundershowers are likely in many parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today.
Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is expected at some locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North Western and Southern Provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Mannar districts.
Showers may also occur in the Eastern coastal areas during the morning hours.
The Department further stated that misty conditions could prevail in some areas of the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva Provinces during the early morning hours.
Meanwhile, the public has been urged to take necessary precautions to minimise possible damage and accidents caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may accompany thundershowers.
