Prevailing heavy showers and strong winds over the south western part of the island is expected to reduce from today (06).

Showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.

Several spells of showers will occur in the North-Western province and in Matale and Anuradhapura districts.

Fairly strong winds about (40-45) kmph can be expected at times in western slopes of the central hills, Northern and North-Central provinces, and in Puttalam, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.