Heavy rains were experienced in many parts of northern province 
Pic by Romesh Madusanka  

By Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama
As forecasted by the National Meteorological Centre’s forecasting division, many areas across the island experienced showers following a change in the prevailing dry weather.  
Duty Meteorologist Chaminda de Silva, attached to the Meteorological Centre, told the Daily Mirror that showers were experienced in most areas of the island, including the South-western, Eastern, Uva, Northern, North-eastern, and North-central provinces.  

• Misty conditions were seen in certain areas of the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts during the morning hours

Areas not mentioned above may have also received showers, but comprehensive rainfall details will be announced today.  
At the time of printing, showers had been reported in the South-western region of the country.  
Following the showers, the heatwave situation abated, and individuals reported feeling cooler winds alongside rain.  
However, misty conditions were seen in certain areas of the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts during the morning hours.    
Heavy rains were experienced from Wednesday night in Vavuniya, Omathai, Puliyankulam, Maankulam, Kilinochchi, Pooneryn and Jaffna in the north since last morning. This had brought relief to the people who had been affected by the intense heat for about three months. Farmers were the happiest to receive rain for the Yala season paddy cultivation.  
Heavy rains were also experienced in Badulla and Kandy districts last morning.