Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in several parts of the island after 1.00 pm today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Morning showers are also likely in parts of the Southern Province and the Ampara District.

Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is forecast at some locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, and Southern provinces, as well as in the Mannar District.

Misty conditions may occur in parts of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces, and in the Anuradhapura and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning.

The public has been advised to take precautions to minimize damage from localized strong winds and lightning associated w...