Showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places.

Several spells of showers will occur in North-western province.

Strong winds of about (50-55) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times elsewhere of the island.

• The Presidential election is not ready to be moved beyond September 21.
• Elections are a fundamental aspect of people’s sovereignty and cannot be allowed to be violated.
• It is the absolute responsibility of everyone to support the EC in conducting a free and independent election in the country- President.