Gale force winds that swept across Walasmulla, Hambantota damaged several houses.

The gale winds accompanied by heavy rain were experienced on Thursday night in the North Kanu-muldeniya area in Walasmulla.

The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other provinces after 2.00 p.m.

Fairly heavy falls above 75mm are also likely at some places particularly in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces.

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