Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in several parts of the island today (09), with heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm likely in some areas, according to the Department of Meteorology. They will occur in several places in the Northern and Eastern provinces and Hambantota district, while showers or thundershowers are expected in other parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces, as well as in Galle and Matara districts. The public is advised to take adequate precautions against temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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