While issuing a advisory weather forecast the department said due to the active South West monsoon conditions over the island, there is a possibility of the prevailing showery condition enhancing in tbe south-western part of the Island.

Accordingly, high risk level (Red) warning was issued for eight districts including Gampaha, Kegalle, Colombo, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, Matara and Hambanthota.

Therefore, the public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

(Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)