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Heavy showers likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Eastern provinces

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2023/12/16

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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2023 12 16

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 December 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Cloudy skies can be expected over most provinces of the island.

Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, North-Western, Eastern, Southern, Central and Uva provinces while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other areas of the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Eastern provinces.

Winds will be North-easterly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-50) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be fairly rough but the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Trincomalee via Galle and Hambantota can be rough at times with temporarily strong gusty winds up to (60-70) kmph during thundershowers.

The 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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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central, North-western and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts.

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Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 06 April 2026, valid for 07 April 2026.

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Northern, North-central, North-western and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota 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 above table 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.