Met warns of thunder showers in four provinces

Thunder showers could be expected in the Eastern, Uva, Northern and North Central provinces today and tomorrow, the Meteorology Department said yesterday.

It said cloudy skies could be expected in the most parts of the country while there is a great possibility of thunder showers and fairly heavy falls less than 50 mm in several places at the said provinces in the afternoon.

“Genaral public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize hazards caused by the lightening,” it said

Meanwhile, it said several spells of light falls are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western and Southern provinces. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)