Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Southwest monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, bringing increased rainfall to the southwestern parts of the country over the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology.

According to the latest forecast, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts.

Heavy rainfall of around 100mm is expected in some areas, the Met. Department noted.

The Department also stated that showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva Province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m.

Meanwhile, fairly strong winds ranging from 30 to 40 kmph can be...