Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Meteorology Department stated that the prevailing heavy rainy conditions affecting the country are gradually decreasing as the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal continues to move away from Sri Lanka.

However, several spells of showers are expected tonight in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee District. Showers may also occur in the coastal areas of the Kalutara, Galle and Matara Districts during the morning hours.

Discover more Sri Lanka Economic News Columnist Archives Access Economic reports According to the forecast, showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kalutara, Galle and Matara ...