Spells of showers expected in many areas today

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Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara
districts, the Department of Meteorology says.Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva, Eastern and Northern provinces
during the evening or night.The general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized
strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.Sea areas:Showers will occur at several places in the sea area off the coast extending from
Puttalam to Matara via Colombo.Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph
The wind speed may increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo
Wind speed may increase up to 50-60 kmph from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to
Hambantota via Colombo and Galle will be rough at times
The sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough and very rough at times.Therefore, fishing and naval
communities are advised be vigilant when venturing into the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
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