A few showers will occur in Uva province and in Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 FEBRUARY 2025

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 February 2025 by the Department of Meteorology 

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

Prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to be reduced from tomorrow (02).

A few showers will occur in Uva province and in Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts.  Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kandy districts in the evening or night.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS

(Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 February 2025)

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Batticaloa to Galle via Hambantota. Showers or thundershowers may occur at  several places in the sea areas   off the coasts extending from Galle to Puttalam  via Colombo during the evening or night.

Winds will be north-easterly and speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Mannar via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The sea areas off the coasts extending fromChilaw to Mannar via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will 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.