The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory stating that showers or thundershowers are likely to occur at intervals today (12 January) in the Northern, North-Central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces, as well as in the Hambantota district.
According to the forecast, certain locations in the Eastern and Uva provinces may experience fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 millimetres. In addition, several other parts of the island could see showers or thundershowers developing after 1.00 p.m.
The Met Department further noted that isolated areas in the Northwestern, Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces could receive heavier rainfall of around 75 millimetres.
Misty conditions are expected during the early morning hours in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, along with the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts.
The public has been urged to take necessary safety measures to reduce the risk of damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.
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