Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre announced that showers are expected today (31) at several locations in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces after 1:00 p.m.

The Department further said that atmospheric conditions are becoming conducive for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces over the next few days.

Heavy showers exceeding 50 mm are also likely in some areas.

Additionally, a few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in the Galle and Matara districts.

Meanwhile, fairly strong winds around 40 kmph are expected at times over the Southern province.

The public is urged to take precautionar...