COLOMBO : The Northeast monsoon is gradually establishing over the island.
A low-level atmospheric disturbance is developing to the south of Sri Lanka. Under the influence of the system, cloudy skies can be expected in the southern half of the island.
Showers will occur at times in the Eastern, Central and Uva provinces and in Matara, Hambantota and Polonnaruwa districts. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm can be expected at some places in these areas.
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern province and in Anuradhapura district.
Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere during the evening or night. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm can be expected at some places in these areas.
General public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
