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Daily Mirror and Rupavahini News report that the Department of Meteorology expected showers or thunderstorms in many parts of Sri Lanka after 1 p.m. today. Newswire reports a forecast of rainfall exceeding 100 mm in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces, and in Galle and Matara districts. Newswire also says showers or thunderstorms were forecast in parts of the Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces.

Rupavahini News reports that the forecast also included possible rain in Mannar, Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts, with several spells possible in the Eastern Province and in Mullaitivu and Jaffna districts. It says some locations in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva could have mist in the early morning. Newswire additionally reports mist was expected in parts of the Western Province.

Newswire reports that the department warned of temporary strong winds and lightning during thunderstorms and urged people to take precautions. Newsfirst reports that forecasting division director Meril Mendis discussed the expected rain, but its report text ends before giving further details.

Newswire reports that Thimbirigasyaya in Colombo recorded 146.6 mm in the 12 hours ending at 6 a.m. on the 7th, citing the Disaster Management Centre. It says Mattakkuliya recorded 125.5 mm and Bopagama 117.6 mm. Ada Derana and Ada Derana (සිංහල) also identify Thimbirigasyaya as the area with the highest reported rainfall, though their headlines describe the period as 24 hours.

Newswire reports that Colombo received 129 mm of rain within a few hours on Friday evening, flooding roads and causing severe congestion and delays. It says authorities were monitoring conditions. Newswire links the reported downpour to flooding in Colombo and surrounding areas, while also reporting the department’s advice to take care during thunderstorms.

Written automatically by AI from the outlets’ own reports, and not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original report is the authority.