Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says several

spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. 

A few showers may occur in North-western province, it said.

Strong winds of about 50-55 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. 

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