Heavy showers above 75 mm expected in some areas today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the North-Central, Uva, Eastern, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kurunegala, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Hambantota districts after 1.00 p.m. today (01), the Department of Meteorology said.

Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas.

A few showers may occur in the Western province and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts, the Met Department added.

Meanwhile, the general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.