Colombo, April 1 -- The atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers, with rainfall of about 100mm expected in most parts of the island over the next few days, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Showers are likely to occur in several areas across the island during the afternoon or night. Heavy rainfall of approximately 100mm is expected in some areas of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Kurunegala and Polonnaruwa districts.

Misty conditions can be expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Central and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the morning.

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