Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Department of Meteorology has issued a statement predicting rain and thundershowers in several parts of the country today (24).

Intermittent rain or thundershowers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and North Western Provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara Districts.

Some places in these areas may experience moderately heavy rainfall of over 50 mm.

Several spells of rain are possible in Northern and North Central Provinces.

Rain or thundershowers are likely at isolated places after 1:00 PM in Uva Province, Batticaloa and Ampara Districts

Strong winds, gusting up to 40-50 km/h at times, are expected in the Western slopes of the Central Hills and across the Western, Northern, North Central, Nor...