Showers expected in a few areas today

Showers are expected in a few areas of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology.

A few showers will occur in the Eastern province and the Mullaittivu district. 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and the Kurunegala district during the afternoon or night. 

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas around the island.

Winds will be North-easterly or variable and speed will be 20-30 kmph. 

Sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Islandnews)