The northeast monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island, says the Department of Meteorology.

As a result, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, North-Central and Uva provinces and in the Matale and Hambantota districts today (19).

Fairly heavy falls of more than 75 mm can be expected at some places in the Eastern province and in the Matale and Polonnaruwa districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts in the afternoon.

Fairly strong gusty winds of up to 50 kmph can be expected in the Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces and in the Matale and Hambantota districts.

The Department requests the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.