Several spells of light showers may occur in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Northwestern provinces, the Meteorological Department said.

It said showers or thundershowers are likely in the Eastern and Uva provinces after 2.00p.m

Fairly strong winds about 40-50kmph can be expected in the Central hills and Southern province.

The Meteorological Department requested the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning activity.