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Very heavy showers above 150mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

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Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

The prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the south-western part of the Island, due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Central provinces. Very heavy showers above 150mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere at several places in the island during the evening or nigh and fairly heavy showers above 75mm are likely at some places.

Strong winds about (40-50)kmph can be expected at times over the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Central provinces.

Winds will be Westerly to south-westerly in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Colombo and Galle.  Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph and can be increase up to (55-65) kmph at times.

Winds will be southwesterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph in the other sea areas around the island

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle can be rough at times while other sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate.

The wave height (about 2.5–3.0 m) (this is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle and Matara. 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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Showers predicted in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-western, North-central and Southern provinces after 1.00 pm. 

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3 mins ago

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2026/04/19

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 APRIL 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

Atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from tomorrow (20th April).

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

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-western, North-central and Southern provinces after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers about 50 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

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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Showers expected in the  Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 1.00 pm.

Published

24 hours ago

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2026/04/18

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 APRIL 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the  Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 1.00 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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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district

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1 day ago

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2026/04/18

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Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 17 April 2026, valid for 18 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, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern
and Southern 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.

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