Rains expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces, Galle district today

Fairly heavy rains of about 75mm are expected particularly in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle district, the Meteorology Department said today.

Rains and thundershowers will also occur in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces in the afternoon.

Fairly strong gusty winds of above 40kmph are expected in the Northern and Southern provinces.

Misty conditions are expected at some places in the Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces in the morning.

The Meteorology Department urged the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.