Showers expected in most parts of the island

Colombo (News 1st) - According to the Department of Meteorology, showers could occur at times in the Eastern and Uva provinces as well as in the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambanthota districts. Several spells of showers may occur in Polonnaruwa district. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces as well as in the Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm can be expected at some places in Uva province and in Hambanthota, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Wind speed can increase up to 40kmph at times in North-Central and North-western provinces and in the districts of Hambanthota and Monaragala.