The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre today announced that the South-West monsoon has become active over the island.

Due to this monsoon, heavy showers above 100 mm are expected in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Colombo districts.

Thundershowers expected at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. 

Meanwhile, showers will also occur in the North-Western Province and in the Uva Province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening or night.

Strong winds up to 45 kmph expected in the Northern and Northern-Central Provinces and in the Hambantota, Puttalam and Trincomalee districts.

Therefore, the public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary, localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.