Evening thundershowers anticipated in five provinces today

Showers or thundershowers are anticipated in parts of the Western,

Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-western provinces and Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m., the Meteorology Department says.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in North-central and Northern provinces in the afternoon or at night.

Showers or thundershowers will occur over the coastal areas of Puttalam to Galle via Colombo in the morning.

Fairly heavy showers of about 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara district during the morning.

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