Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Several spells of showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today(01), according to the Department of Meteorology.

The department said showers or thundershowers may also occur at a few places in Uva Province and the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 p.m.

Meanwhile, strong winds of 40-50 kmph are expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills, the Northern, North Central and North Western provinces, as well as the Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.

The public has been advised to take necessary precautions to minimise damage caused by temporary strong winds and lightning during thundersho...