Showers or thundershowers are expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western Provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara Districts, the Department of Meteorology said.
It said fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in Puttalam, Galle and Matara Districts. A few showers are likely in Mannar District.
Fairly strong winds about 40-45 kmph can be expected at times in western slopes of the central hills, North-western, Northern and North-central Provinces and in Trincomalee and Hambantota Districts.
On the apparent southward relative motion of the sun, it would be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during August 28 to September 07.
The nearest towns of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Maggona, Badureliya , Godakawela , Kitulkote and Meegahaveraliya about 12.09 noon.
