Heavy rains expected today

Fairly heavy rains of about 75 mm can be expected in the South-Western parts of the country, particularly in Sabaragamuwa province and Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts today, the Meteorology Department said.

The Meteorology Department said that rains will also occur in the Western, Central, North western provinces and in the Hambantota and Jaffna districts.

Fairly strong winds will also be expected in Uva, North Central, North Western provinces and Matale, Trincomalee, Ampara and Hambantota districts, the Meteorology Department said.