Rain expected in several provinces today

Showers are expected in several provinces today, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces, while showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere in the evening or night. 

Fairly heavy showers of about 75mm are likely at some places in the Uva province and Hambantota district. 

Showers may occur in the morning in some coastal areas in the Western province and the Galle and Matara districts.

Misty conditions can be expected in the morning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. 

Meanwhile, showers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Negombo via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and Puttalam. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island. 

Winds will be North-easterly to easterly in the sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai and wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Winds will be variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island and wind speed will be 20-35 kmph. 

The sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Islandnews)

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