Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Several spells of showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces today(17), according to the Department of Meteorology.

The department said showers will also occur in the districts of Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may develop at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces after 2.00 p.m.

Fairly strong winds of 30 to 40 kmph can be expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills, as well as in the Southern, Northern and North-Central provinces and the Trincomalee District.

The Meteorology Department has urged the public to take necessary precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightni...