WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 OCTOBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

A low level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours. Under the influence of this system, an increase in rainfall is expected over the island and the deep and shallow sea areas around the island during the next few days from today (21).

The general public, as well as the naval and fishing communities, are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.

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

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times over most parts of the island. The cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island.

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Northern and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura district.

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

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 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.