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Fairly heavy showers likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district.

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11 months ago

2024/05/31

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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2024 05 31

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

The prevailing showery and windy conditions over the island are expected to continue further, due to the active South West Monsoonal condition.

Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Uva, North-central and Eastern provinces in the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district.

Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in North-central, Western, Southern and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee and Monaragala districts.

Winds will be westerly to south-westerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (40-50) kmph and wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph at times.

The sea areas around the island will be rough or very rough at times.

Wave heights may increase (about 2.5–3.5 m) in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. (this is not for land area).

Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers

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Showers may occur in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, North-western, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts

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13 hours ago

2025/04/13

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 APRIL 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 April 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers may occur in the coastal areas of Western and North-western provinces and Galle and Matara districts in the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

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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Warm Weather Advisory issued for Eastern and Uva provinces and Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu districts.

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1 day ago

2025/04/12

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Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology for 12th April 2025.

The public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces and Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu 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.