Showers above 75 mm are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and the Hambantota, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere on the island after 1.00 p.m.
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces.
Cloudy skies can be expected over the Southern half of the island.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Galle via Batticaloa and Hambantota.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.
Winds will be North-easterly or variable 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. (Newswire)
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