Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Several spells of showers are expected today (10) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Mullaitivu, Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 p.m.

Strong winds of 40-50 kmph are expected at times over the western slopes of the Central Hills, the North Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in the Monaragala, Puttalam, Hambantota, Trincomalee and Mannar districts.

The Meteorology Department has advised the public to take necessary precautions to minimise damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightnin...