Showers or thundershowers likely today

Showers or thundershowers likely today

With Northeast monsoon conditions established over the island, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, North-Central and Uva provinces and in the Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Hambantota districts today (20), says the Department of Meteorology.

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

Fairly heavy falls of over 75mm can be expected at some places in the Eastern province and in the Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts.

Fairly strong gusty winds with speeds up to 50 kmph can be expected in the eastern slopes of central hills, Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces and in the Hambantota district.

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