Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, Uva and North-central provinces during the afternoon or night today (16), according to the Department of Meteorology. A few showers may occur in the Western province and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam and Mannar districts in the morning too.

Fairly heavy falls of above 50 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces.

The general public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and...