The Department of Meteorology stated that today (12th) there may be several periods of rain in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts.
The department has further stated that there may be rain or thundershowers in the rest of the island today in the evening or at night.
Also, some places in Central, Uva, Eastern and North-Central Provinces are showing heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm.
Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology specifically requests the people to take necessary measures to reduce the dangers caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur with thunderstorms.