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Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Uva provinces

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2 years ago

2023/11/21

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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2023 11 21

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 November 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the morning

Showers may occur at some places in Northern and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Uva provinces.

Winds will be South-easterly in direction or Variable over the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

The sea areas around the island will be slight but temporarily 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.

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Dry weather will prevail over the island

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 March 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura, Mannar, Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.

Dry weather will prevail over the island, except for showers or thundershowers that may occur at a few places in Rathnapura, Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm.

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Dry weather will prevail except for a few showers in the Southern province and Rathnapura district

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2 days ago

2026/03/8

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-western provinces during the early hours of the morning.

Except for showers or thundershowers that may occur at a few places in the Southern province and Rathnapura district after 2.00 pm, dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.

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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Sabaragamuwa, North-western and North-central provinces and in Colombo, Gampaha, Vavuniya, Mannar, Hambantota and Monaragala districts

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2026/03/8

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Warm Weather Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 3.30 p.m. on 07 March 2026, valid for 08 March 2026.

Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, North-western and North-central provinces and in Colombo, Gampaha, Vavuniya, Mannar, Hambantota and Monaragala 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.