Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Meteorological Department states that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Uva, Eastern, North Central and Central Provinces and in the Hambantota District after 1.00 pm, .

Heavy showers of more than 50 mm are expected in some places especially in the Uva Province, Batticaloa and Ampara Districts.

Showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces and in the Mannar, Galle and Matara districts.

The Department further urges the public to take necessary measures to minimize the dangers posed by temporary strong winds with thunder showers.

The Department states that foggy conditions are expected in some parts of the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces.

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