Showers or thundershowers expected at times today

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts,
says the Department of Meteorology.Several spells of showers will occur in North-Western province.Showers or thundershowers will occur at a
few places in Uva province and in Ampara district during the evening or night.The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to
minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.Sea areas:Showers or thundershowers will
occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Matara via Galle.Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be
30-40 kmph
Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via
Hambantota.Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo.The sea areas
off the coast extending from Mannar to Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough and can be very rough at times
The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo will be rough at times.The naval and fishing communities are
requested to be vigilant in this regard.Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
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