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Showers in Northern, Eastern, North-central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Kalutara and Galle districts

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2 years ago

2023/12/24

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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2023 12 24

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 December 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces and a few showers will occur in North-central province. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kalutara and Galle districts after 2.00 p.m.

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times in eastern slopes of the central hills. Wind speed may increase up to (40-50) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be moderate but strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected 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.