Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a statement indicating that favourable atmospheric conditions are developing for thunderstorms to occur in the Northern, North Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces during the evenings over the next few days.

Showers or thundershowers are likely to occur today (30) in places in the North Central, Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces after 1:00 PM.

Slight showers are also expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.

Moderately strong winds, reaching about 40 kmph, are expected in the Southern province at times.

The Department urges the public to take necessary precautions to minimise the hazards posed by temporary strong win...