Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Strong winds of up to 40 kmph are expected at times over the North Central, North Western, Central and Southern provinces and Trincomalee District, the Department of Meteorology said.

The department also said that showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.

"Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in Mullaitivu District after 2.00 p.m., while several spells of showers are expected in the North Western Province," it added.

As such, the public has been advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. ...