Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm today (April 22), the Department of Meteorology stated.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Southern provinces and in the Ampara and Kurunegala districts.
Showers may occur in Batticaloa, Ampara, and Hambantota districts during the morning too.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kalutara, Vavuniya, and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Rainfall above 75 mm expected in some areas
