The met department states that Showers or thundershowers will occur at most provinces of the island after 02.00 pm.
Heavy falls about 100 mili meters can be expected at some places in Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa and North central provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts.
Duty Meteorologist Malinda Millangoda requests the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning.