COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology announced that showery condition over the Southwestern part of the island (Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts) is expected to enhance during Friday (17) and Saturday (18).

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts. Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in these areas.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere, particularly during the afternoon or night.

Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in these areas.

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

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