Showery conditions over the island are expected to enhance today (06), the Department of Meteorology said.
The Met Department predicts fairly heavy rainfalls exceeding 100 mm over the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar, and Mullaitivu districts.
Wind speed can increase up to 70 kmph at times across the island.
The Met Department requested the general public to take precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning and localized strong winds during thundershowers.