A statement issued by the Meteorological Department states that showers are expected in many parts of the island in the next few days (08, 09 and 10) due to the turbulent nature of the lower atmosphere in the Eastern part of the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in many parts of the island.
In Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces and in some places in Kalutara, Galle and Matara Districts. Heavy showers of more than 100 mm are also expected at some places in other parts of the country. Heavy showers of more than 50 are also reported.
People are kindly requested to take necessary measures to minimize the dangers posed by temporary strong winds and lightning along with thunder showers.