The Department of Meteorology in Sri Lanka has announced that several parts of the country will experience showers and thundershowers later today. According to the department’s announcement, the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, and North-central provinces, as well as the Mullaitivu district, will be affected during the afternoon or night. In addition to these areas, the Western and Southern coastal regions may experience a few showers in the morning. The public has been advised to take necessary precautions to prevent damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. The department also announced that there is a possibility of showers or thundershowers occurring in a few places in the sea areas off the coast, extending from Colombo to Hambanthota via Galle, during the night. Wind speeds in these areas will be south-westerly, with a speed of 20-30 kmph. However, wind speed may increase up to 40-45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar. The sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar are expected to be fairly rough at times, while the other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. During thundershowers, there may be temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas. The Department of Meteorology advises the public and fishermen to be vigilant and cautious during these weather conditions.