Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Department of Meteorology has forecast several spells of showers in parts of the country today (16).

According to the department, showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

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

The Met Department also said fairly strong winds of 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills, the Southern and North-central provinces, and the Trincomalee District.

The public has been advised to take necessary precautions to minimize damage caused by tempor...