WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

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

A few showers may occur in Western province and in Puttalam, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts in the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern and Northern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m.  Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 MAY 2025 
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Showers may occur in Western province and in Puttalam, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts in the morning while Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 4.00 p.m. 08 May 2025, valid for 09 May 2025

The public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central 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.