Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Northern and Eastern provinces today (12), while showers or thundershowers will occur in other parts of the island after 1.00 p.m., according to the Department of Meteorology.

Heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm is likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces.

Misty conditions are also expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning.

The public has been advised to take necessary precautions against temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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