Showers or thundershowers will occur in the Western, Southern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces today, the Department of Meteorology said.

Strong, gusty winds up to 50 km/h are likely in the Northern, North Central and Northwestern provinces and in the Trincomalee, Matale and Hambantota districts.

Fairly strong winds up to 40 km/h are expected across the island, the Met Department added.