The Department of Meteorology has issued a statement saying that there will be several periods of rain in Weste , Sabaragamuwa and North-Weste provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

It also said that rain or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva and Easte provinces during evening or night.

In North, North-Central and North-West Provinces and in Hambantota and Trincomalee Districts, Strong winds of around 40-45kmh are possible.
 
People are kindly requested to take necessary measures to reduce the dangers caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur with thunderstorms.
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