Met Department forecasts heavy rains for many areas on Friday (29)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The low pressure area is currently located in the sea area off eastern coast of the island. Showery condition is expected over most parts of the island under the influence of this system. 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the most parts of the island. Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers