Weather
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
A low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around 23rd November. Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent 2 days. The system may intensify further and move near the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. General public is requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regards.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces during the morning.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and in Matale district while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.
Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Matale district.
Winds will be north-easterly in direction in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaittivu to Colombo via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and Puttalam.
The sea areas extending from Mullaittivu to Colombo via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and Puttalam will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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Heat index at ‘Caution level’ in Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western, Western provinces and Monaragala district today [09]
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a Warm Weather Advisory for 09 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 Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western, and Western provinces and in Monaragala district.
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 below 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.
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Sun directly overhead Uyangalla, Arangala, Kongahawela, Moragahakanda and Batticaloa at about 12:12 noon today (09th)
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 05th to 14th of April in this year.
The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (09th) are Uyangalla, Arangala, Kongahawela, Moragahakanda and Batticaloa at about 12:12 noon.
Weather
Fairly heavy rainfall of about 75 mm is likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 APRIL 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 April 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces during the morning.
Showers may occur in the coastal areas of Western province and Puttalam district in the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Southern province. at several places in the other areas over the island during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy rainfall of about 75 mm is likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces.
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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