Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern, North Central, Eastern, North Western, Uva and Central provinces after 2 pm, the Meteorological Department said.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places elsewhere, it said, particularly after 2.00p.m

It added there may be temporary localised strong winds during thundershowers, and requested the general public to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by lightning.