Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

The prevailing windy conditions are expected to continue further,

due to the Southwest Monsoon condition, says the Met. Department.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces.

Fairly heavy showers of about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva and Eastern provinces in the evening or night, the Meteorology Department said.

Strong winds of about 50-60 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, Western, Southern and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee district. 

Fairly strong winds about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times elsewhere of the island, it said.