Prevailing showery condition is expected to gradually reduce within next few days (from 17thMarch).
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most provinces of the island after 2.00 pm.
A few showers are also likely along the Eastern and Southern coastal areas during the morning too.
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.