Weather
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-western provinces
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m.on 02 December2023 by the Department of Meteorology
The Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal which was located near latitude 10.3°N and longitude 85.3°E, and about 490 km northeast of Trincomalee at 2330hrs on 01 December will develop into a deep depression during next 12hrs and further into a Cyclonic storm by December 03, 2023. The system is expected to move west northwestward near the North coast of Sri Lanka and towards the North Tamil Nadu coast of India by December 05, 2023.
Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-western provinces and heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m. Showers may occur in Southern and Western province during the morning too.
Strong winds about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over the Northern, North-central, Northwestern and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts.
Winds will be north-westerly or westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa and up to (50-60) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa will be very rough at times while he sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota can be rough at times and the other sea areas around the Island can be fairly rough at times but temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
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 Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western, Western provinces and Monaragala district today [09]
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a Warm Weather Advisory for 09 April 2025
The public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western, and Western 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 below 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.
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Sun directly overhead Uyangalla, Arangala, Kongahawela, Moragahakanda and Batticaloa at about 12:12 noon today (09th)
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 05th to 14th of April in this year.
The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (09th) are Uyangalla, Arangala, Kongahawela, Moragahakanda and Batticaloa at about 12:12 noon.
Weather
Fairly heavy rainfall of about 75 mm is likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 APRIL 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 April 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces during the morning.
Showers may occur in the coastal areas of Western province and Puttalam district in the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Southern province. at several places in the other areas over the island during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy rainfall of about 75 mm is likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces.
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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