Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said.

Showers or thunder showers will occur elsewhere in the island after 1.00 p.m.

Heavy rainfall above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, NorthWestern, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, 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 Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning.