Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in some areas today

Today, on the 12th, the Department of Meteorology announced that showers will occur in the Central, Uva, Eastern, and North-central provinces, as well as in the Hambantota district. Some areas in the Nuwara-Eliya, Matale, Badulla, and Polonnaruwa districts may experience fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm. The Northern province is also expected to see several periods of rain. After 2:00 p.m., showers or thundershowers are likely in various locations. There is a chance of heavy rainfall, with some areas receiving over 50 mm. In the early morning, misty weather can be anticipated in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and North-western provinces, along with the Galle and Matara districts. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to reduce the risk of damage from temporary strong winds and lightning during the thundershowers.