Showers or thundershowers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today, particularly after 2.00 p.m.
A few showers may occur in Uva Province and in Batticaloa, Hambantota and Ampara districts.
Fairly heavy falls (about 75mm) can be expected at some places in the Nuwara-Eliya, Ratnapura and Kegalle districts.
Temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers are expected and the public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning.
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