Weather
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Northern province
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 JANUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 January 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 100 km north- northeast of Trincomalee at 4:00 a.m. on 10 January 2026. It is moving northwestwards and is
likely to weaken into a depression by around 5:30 a.m. today. It is very likely to cross the Sri Lanka coast between Trincomalee and Jaffna around noon.
Cloudy skies can be expected over the Northern half of the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern province and in Puttalam, Anuradhapura and Trincomalee districts. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Northern province. Several spells of showers may occur in the Kurunegala, Polonnaruwa and Matale districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places elsewhere during evening or night.
Very strong winds about (50-60) kmph and gusting up to 70 kmph can be expected at times over the Northern province. Strong winds about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over the North-western province and in Matale, Trincomalee and Nuwara-Eliya 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
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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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 30 March 2026, valid for 31 March 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 FORECAST FOR 30 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.
Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern 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.
Showers may occur at a few places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm
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