Above 50mm of rain expected in some areas today

Showers are expected in several provinces today, with fairly heavy showers above 50 mm expected in some places, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Several spells of showers will occur in the Eastern and Uva provinces and the Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya and Matale districts. 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and the Kandy district after 2.00 p.m.

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

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Batticaloa. 

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.

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)