Weather
Fair weather, except for showers in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura and Monaragala districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.
Weather
Showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 SEPTEMBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
The low-level atmospheric disturbance is moving away from Sri Lanka. Therefore, its influence is expected to gradually decrease.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Uva, Eastern and North central provinces and in Mullaittivu district after 1.00 p.m.
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 above 100 mm expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces, and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
The low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Under the influence of the system, cloudy skies and showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces, and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places. elsewhere of the island after 1.00 p.m.
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 above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-central and North-western provinces
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 SEPTEMBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, cloudy skies are expected over the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces, with showers or thundershowers occurring at times.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other parts of the Island after 1.00 p.m.
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-central and North-western provinces.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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