Rains or thundershowers will occur in the Uva province and Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00pm today, the Meteorology Department said.
Several spells of showers can be expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Western province and in the Galle, Matara districts.
Fairly strong gusty winds can be expected over the Hambanthota district and Maduru-oya area.
The Met. Department urged the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning.