Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Department of Meteorology says 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 today.

According to the weather forecast issued at 5.30 a.m., heavy rainfall of around 100 mm is likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

The department also warned that strong winds of 40-50 kmph can be expected at times across the island.

The public has been advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.

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