Fairly heavy rainfall is expected in several parts of the country today as an easterly wave continues to influence weather conditions across Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Showers are forecast to occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces over the next few days. In particular, rainfall exceeding 50 millimetres is likely at certain locations in the Northern and Eastern provinces as well as in the Polonnaruwa district.In other areas of the island, showers or thundershowers may develop at several places after 1.00 p.m., the Meteorology Department said.
Meanwhile, fairly strong winds ranging between 30 and 40 kilometres per hour are expected intermittently over the eastern slopes of the central hills, the Northern, North-Central, and North-Western provinces, and in the Trincomalee, Hambantota, and Monaragala districts.
Misty conditions are also likely during the early morning hours in parts of the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, along with the Galle and Matara districts.
The general public has been urged to take necessary precautions to reduce potential damage from localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.
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