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Thundershowers are likely in parts of Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts

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Weather forecast issued by the Department of Meteorology on 22nd February 2023

A few showers are expected in the Eastern province while showers or thundershowers are likely in parts of Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts in the afternoon or at night.

However, mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the Island

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. Wind speed may increase up to 40 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be fairly rough at times.

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



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Heavy rainfall of above 100 mm likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 APRIL 2025 
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 April 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Northern and North-central provinces during the morning.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western coastal areas, the Southern province and in Monaragala, Ampara and Batticaloa districts while showers or thundershowers will occur in the other areas of the island during the afternoon or night. Heavy rainfall of above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern 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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Sun directly overhead Kahawa, Meetiyagoda, Elamaldeniya, Ambakolawewa and Bundala at about 12:13 noon today (05th)

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On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 05th to 14th of April  this year.

The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (05th) are Kahawa, Meetiyagoda, Elamaldeniya, Ambakolawewa and Bundala at about 12:13 noon.

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Heavy rainfall of above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and North-central provinces

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 APRIL 2025 
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 April 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North-central provinces during the morning.

Showers may occur in Western, Southern and North-western coastal areas in the morning  while showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island during the afternoon or night. .Heavy rainfall of above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and North-central 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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