Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory, warning of strong winds and heavy rainfall affecting multiple parts of the country today.

Wind Speeds of 50-60 kmph are expected at times over the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern, North-Central, and North-Western provinces due to active south-west monsoonal conditions. Elsewhere in the country, fairly strong winds of 30-40 kmph are also likely.

In addition, showers or thundershowers are forecast in several areas, including the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and North-Western provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara districts.

The department also noted the potential for heavy showers exceeding 100mm in localized areas, particularly in the Weste...