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The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone is affecting the island’s weather

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Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorlogy

The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) is affecting the island’s weather.

Showers or thundershowers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar and Mullaittivu districts during the morning  while showers or thundershowers will occur at most places in the island during the afternoon or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places.

Winds will be South-westerly in direction in the sea areas and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle.

The sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate. while the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle can be fairly rough at times. 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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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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Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

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Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, Northcentral, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.

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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Showery condition is expected to be enhanced in the Southwestern part of the country up to some extent from today (12) evening.

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

Showery condition is expected to be enhanced in the Southwestern part of the country up to some extent from today (12) evening.

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts while showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Central, Uva and Eastern provinces after 1.00 p.m.

Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-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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