Focus on weather today

Showers or thundershowers during the evening or night in the Uva and Eastern Provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Nuwara Eliya and Kandy districts, the Met Department said.

Showers are also possible in the Western Province and in the Galle and Matara districts. Moderate to strong winds of 40-50 kmph are expected in the western slopes of the central hills and in the Hambantota district.

The Meteorological Department urges the public to take necessary measures to minimize the damage caused by temporary strong winds and lightning.