The Department of Meteorology says intermittent showers are expected today in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. Rainfall of around 75 mm may occur in some locations within these areas.Meanwhile, the North-Western Province and the Anuradhapura district are likely to experience several spells of rain during the day. Showers or thundershowers are also expected in many areas of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts after 1.00 p.m.
Fairly strong winds, reaching speeds of about 40 kmph, may occur at times over the eastern slopes of the central hills, the Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces, and in the Trincomalee, Hambantota and Monaragala districts.In addition, misty conditions are expected during the early morning hours in parts of the Sabaragamuwa, Western and Central provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.
The Meteorology Department urges the public to take necessary precautions to reduce potential damage caused by localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.
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