Weather
Showers in Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mathale, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 July 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers will occur at times in Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mathale, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places Badulla and in Ampara districts in the evening or night.
Strong winds of about (50-55) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times elsewhere of the island.nd
Winds will be westerly to south-westerly in the sea areas and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai via Mullaitivu and Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle and up to 60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times while the sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai via Mullaitivu, and Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle can be fairly rough at times.
Naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive in this regard.
Weather
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
A low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around 23rd November. Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent 2 days. The system may intensify further and move near the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. General public is requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regards.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces during the morning.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and in Matale district while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.
Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Matale district.
Winds will be north-easterly in direction in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaittivu to Colombo via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and Puttalam.
The sea areas extending from Mullaittivu to Colombo via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and Puttalam will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
A low pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around 23rd November. Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent 2 days. The system may intensify further and move near the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. General public is requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regards.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces during the morning
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North central and Eastern provinces and at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces.
Winds will be easterly to north-easterly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed can increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaittivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai and Mannar.
The sea areas extending from Mullaittivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai and Mannar can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the islandwill be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal may move near the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka on Sunday [24] or Monday [25]
Weather Information Bulletin issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre issued at 06.00 p.m. on 19 November 2024 for the Island and Bay of Bengal Sea area
A low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around 23rd November. Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent 2 days. The system may intensify further and move near the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka.
Navel and fishing communities, engaging activities in the South-west Bay of Bengal area and the general public, particularly living in the Eastern and Northern provinces are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regards.
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