Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (15), the Department of Meteorology said.

Heavy rainfall above 75 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee and Kurunegala districts.

Few showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Western Province and in the Galle and Matara districts during the morning, the Met. Department added.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.