Weather

The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone is affecting the island’s weather

Published

2 years ago

2024/10/7

Priyan

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorlogy

The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) is affecting the island’s weather.

Showers or thundershowers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar and Mullaittivu districts during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at most places in the island during the afternoon or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places.

Winds will be South-westerly in direction in the sea areas and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle.

The sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate. while the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle can be fairly rough at times. 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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Weather

Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces

Published

5 hours ago

2026/10/20

Priyan

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

Due to the development of an atmospheric disturbance in the lower atmosphere in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced across the island from this evening.

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

Showers may occur in the Northern and North-western provinces during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces.

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

Weather

Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m

Published

1 day ago

2026/10/19

Priyan

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

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

Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Western and Northern provinces and Galle district during the morning.

Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Kurunegala, Polonnaruwa, Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts.

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

Weather

Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.

Published

2 days ago

2026/10/18

Priyan

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 October 2026
Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 17 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Shower may occur in the coastal areas of the Mannar and Jaffna districts during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-central and Uva provinces and in Batticaloa, Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts.

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