Weather
Heavy showers likely at some places in Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces and in Kalutara district

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
A low-pressure area is formed over the south west Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island, today (November 13) and in the next few days.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern Province. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the evening or night. Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces and in Kalutara district.
Winds will be North-westerly to South-westerly or variable in direction in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (25-35) kmph in the sea areas around the island.
The 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 to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
South-West monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island.
Cloudy skies can be expected over most part of the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Northern provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night.
Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over North-western, Northcentral, Northern and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers
Weather
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-western and North-central provinces

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Cloudy skies can be expected over most part of the island.
The showery condition is expected to be enhanced in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the next few days.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts while showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-western and North-central provinces.
Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over North-western, North-central and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers about 75 mm is likely at some places in Central, Eastern, Uva, Northern and North-central provinces.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts and may occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night. Fairly heavy rain fall about 75 mm is likely at some places in Central, Eastern, Uva, Northern and North-central provinces.
Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over North-western, North-central and Southern 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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