The low-pressure area located northeast of the Sri Lanka, still persist. This system is expected to move away from Sri Lanka during the next 36 hours.
Cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Anuradhapura, Galle and Matara districts.
Very heavy showers about 150mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces.
Heavy showers above 100mm are likely at some places in and in Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva and Eastern provinces after 1.00 pm.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.


