Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology for 16 April 2025

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala 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  table below 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 FORECAST FOR 16 APRIL 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 April 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa district during the morning.

A few showers may occur in the Western province and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam and Mannar districts in the morning  while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, Uva and North-central provinces during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy falls of above 50 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces.

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

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 APRIL 2025 
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 April 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers may occur in the Western province and Galle, Matara, Puttalam and Batticaloa districts in the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island during the afternoon or night.  Fairly heavy falls of about 50mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces.

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