Cloudy skies and showers expected

Cloudy skies and showers will occur over the most parts of the island today, the Meteorological Department said.

Fairly heavy showers about 75-100 mm will occur in the Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern and Uva provinces

Showers or thundershowersmay occur at several places elsewhere.

The Meteorological Department requested the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity