While issuing an advisory weather forecast, the department said that due to active southwest monsoon conditions over the island, there is a possibility of the showery conditions continuing in the South-Western part of the island.

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

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)