The Department of Meteorology states that heavy showers of more than 100 mm may occur at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northwestern, Northern and Southern provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (23).
The department also states in a statement issued by the department that some places in the rest of the island may experience moderate showers of about 75 mm.
The statement also states that showers or thundershowers may occur at times in the Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts. The Department of Meteorology also states that the current rain conditions across the island can be expected for the next few days.
The public is urged to take necessary steps to minimize the risks of temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur with thunderstorms.