Weather
Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mullaitivu districts
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 May 2023 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mullaitivu districts during the evening or night. A few showers may occur in Western and Northwestern coastal areas and in Jaffna district during the morning too.
Winds will be south-westerly over sea area around the island and speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be fairly rough at times.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces in the evening or night
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 April 2026
Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 31 March 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
The prevailing dry weather conditions over the island is expected to change from 02 April.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North-Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces in the evening or night. Dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the island.
The warm weather conditions prevailing over the island is expected to continue.
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 Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 31 March 2026, valid for 01 April 2026.
The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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.
Weather
Showers may occur at a few places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 31 March 2026
Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 30 March 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm. Dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the island.
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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