Showers across Sri Lanka after 1 p.m.; several areas warned of heavy rain

Showers or thundershowers are expected across most parts of Sri Lanka after 1 p.m. on Saturday (October 17), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is forecast in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North Central provinces, as well as the Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts.

The department said morning showers may occur in coastal areas of the Western Province and in the Galle, Puttalam, Mannar and Jaffna districts.

Misty conditions are also expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early morning.

The public has been advised to take precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.

The forecast was issued at 5:30 a.m. on October 17. (Newswire)

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