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Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district.

Published

2 years ago

2024/05/27

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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2024 05 27

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

The prevailing windy conditions is expected to continue further, due to the South West Monsoon condition.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces. showers and thundershowers can be expected at several places in Uva and Eastern provinces in the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district.

Strong winds of about (50-60) kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, Western, Southern and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee district. Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times elsewhere of the island.

Winds will be south-westerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (40-50) kmph and may increase up to (60-70) kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai, Mannar Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph and can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.

The sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Mannar, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be very rough at times and Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into these sea areas, until further notice. The other sea areas around the island will be rough at times, therefore, naval and fishing communities in this sea area are requested to be vigilant in this regard.

The swell waves (about 2.5–3.0 m) height (this is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.

Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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Showers expected in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar, Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts after 2.00 pm.

Published

3 hours ago

2026/03/20

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 March 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara, Gampaha, Kurunegala and Anuradhapura districts during the early hours of the morning.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar, Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts after 2.00 pm.

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 likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Southern and North-western provinces and in Monaragala, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts

Published

5 hours ago

2026/03/20

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Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
at 3.30 p.m. on 19 March 2026, valid for 20 March 2026.

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 Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Southern and North-western provinces and in Monaragala, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.

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.

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Showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara district.

Published

1 day ago

2026/03/19

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 March 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.

Showers may occur in the Northern and Eastern provinces during the morning and at most places of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara district.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.