The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for strong lightning. Thundershowers will develop at several places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North Central and North Western provinces and in the Mullaitivu and Vavuniya districts.

There will be heavy showers of more than 100 mm in some places and more than 50 mm in other areas.

The Meteorological Department warns that there could be temporary strong winds in those areas during thundershowers.