75 mm of rainfall expected today (21)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology announced that several spells of showers will occur in the Western province and Galle and Matara districts.

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

Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Uva provinces.

Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times in Hambantota and Matara districts.

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