Showers, strong winds expected today

Strong gusty winds can be expected over the island in the Central hills of the country, Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-western provinces, and in the Hambanthota district and surrounding sea area, the Meteorology Department said.

Several Spells of showers will occur in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura, Jaffna and Mannar districts.

The Meteorological Department warned that there may be temporary localized strong winds during showers and also requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning.