Weather
Heavy showers about 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 September 2023 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and North-western provinces. Heavy showers about 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Eastern and Uva province during the evening or night.
Winds will be south-westerly and speed will be (30-40) kmph. Fairly strong winds about (40-45) kmph can be expected at times in western slopes of the central hills, Western, North-western and North-central provinces. Wind speed may increase up to (50-60)kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota
The sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be rough at times.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers may occur at a few places in the Rathnapura, Kaluthara, Galle, and Matara districts during the evening or night
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 March 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Rathnapura, Kaluthara, Galle, and Matara districts during the evening or night. Dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the island.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 27 March 2026, valid for 28 March 2026.
The ‘Heat index‘, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.
Weather
Showers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Nuwara-Eliya districts in the evening
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 March 2026. By the Department og Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and Uva provinces and in Kurunegala, Vavuniya, Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Nuwara-Eliya districts during the evening or night. Dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the island.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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