Several spells of showers expected across the country today

Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (12), the Department of Meteorology said.

Several spells of showers will occur in the North-western province as well, the Met. Department added.

A few showers may occur in the Northern province.

Showers or thundershowers can also be expected at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 p.m.

Meanwhile, fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph are likely over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in the Trincomalee district.

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