Afternoon showers expected in some provinces today

Afternoon showers are expected in several districts today with rain above 50 mm expected in some areas, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and the Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm. 

Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle and Matara districts. 

Several spells of showers may occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and the Hambanthota and Polonnaruwa districts. 

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

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and 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 Easterly 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)