Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Southern province and in Ampara and Monaragala districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa district. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Central provinces during the afternoon or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Southern province and in Ampara and Monaragala districts.

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 coasts extending from   Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar can be moderate. Other sea areas around the island will be slight but strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers

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