Rainfall of over 100mm expected today (5)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Meteorology Department says that fairly heavy showers above 100mm can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara Districts today (05). Meanwhile, cloudy skies will prevail over the most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere particularly during the evening or night, the Meteorology Department states. Fairly heavy showers about 100mm can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.