Heavy rain expected

15 August 2010 03:33 am

While strong winds lashed Colombo this morning the Department of Meteorology expects showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces as well as the Galle and Matara districts later today.

Thundershowers will also develop in some places this evening, the Department of Meteorology said in a weather forecast released this morning.

The public has also been urged to take precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning activities. (Daily Mirror online)