Colombo, Sept. 20 -- The National Meteorological Centre announced that showers are expected at a few places in Uva Province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m. today.

Several spells of showers are also likely in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-Western provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

Meanwhile, fairly strong winds up to 40 kmph may occur at times over the western slopes of the central hills, and in the North-Central, North-Western, Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

The Department urged the public to take adequate precautions against damages caused by temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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