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Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Northern and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts

Published

2 years ago

2023/12/3

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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2023 12 03

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m.on 03 December 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

The Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal located near latitude 11.2°N and longitude 82.7°E, and about 330 km northeast of Jaffna at 2330hrs of 02 December will develop into a Cyclonic storm during next 12 hours. The system is moving away from the island near the northern coast of Sri Lanka, towards the North Tamil Nadu coast of India until December 04, 2023. Thereafter, it would move northwards as a Cyclonic Storm and cross South Andhra Pradesh coast on December 05, 2023.

Cloudy skies can be expected over Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces.

Showers may occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara eliya districts during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva province and in Ampara and Hambantota districts after 01.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Northern and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts.

Strong winds about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over the Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts.

Winds will be north-westerly or South- westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa and up to (50-60) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa will be very rough at times while the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota can be rough at times and the other sea areas around the Island can be fairly rough at times. 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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Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces

Published

15 hours ago

2026/04/24

Priyan

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 APRIL 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Showers may occur in the coastal areas of Southern province and Kalutara district during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western 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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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district during the day time

Published

16 hours ago

2026/04/24

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Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 23 April 2026, valid for 24 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, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern
and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district during the day time.

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.

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Landslide Early Warnings issued to the Districts of Kurunegala and Ratnapura

Published

1 day ago

2026/04/23

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The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Landslide Early Warnings to the Districts of Kurunegala and Ratnapura effective from 16:00 hrs on 23.04.2026 To 16:00 hrs on 24.04.2026

Accordingly,

Level 1 landslide early warnings have been issued to the Divisional Secretaries Divisions and surrounding areas of Rideegama in the Kurunegala district and Kuruwita, Kalawana, Ratnapura, Nivithigala, Pelmadulla and Eheliyagoda in the Ratnapura district.