Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology said.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western province and in the Galle and Matara districts during morning hours, the Met. Department said.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces in the morning.

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