Weather advisory: Showers / thundershowers and gusty winds across the island

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Meteorology Department has predicted showers or thundershowers in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and North-Western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts. Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and several other areas are also expected to have fairly heavy falls of around 50 mm during the course of the day today (June 18). Over in the districts of Hambantota, Matale, and Mannar, there could be fairly strong gusty winds of up to 40-45 KMPH. The Department has requested the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning.