The Department of Meteorology has issued an announcement saying that after 1.00 pm there will be scattered showers or thunderstorms in many parts of the island.

It also stated that some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces may experience heavy rains of more than 75 mm.

In some places in Northe and Easte Provinces and Puttalam District, there may be rain in the mo ing.

People are kindly requested to take necessary measures to minimize the dangers caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may accompany thunderstorms.
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