Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The windy condition is expected to strengthen to some extent over the island (particularly in Eastern, Uva Western and North-western provinces and in Hambantota and Mannar districts) and surrounding sea areas in next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Uva and Central provinces and in Batticaloa and Ampara districts. Several spells of light showers will occur in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle, Matara and Kalutara districts after 2.00 p.m.

Fairly heavy showers about 75mm can be expected at some places in Uva province and in Batticaloa and Ratnapura districts....