Weather
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
The Inter tropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) is affecting the island’s weather.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces during the morning.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the coastal areas of Eastern and Southern provinces and in Mullaitivu district during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces.
Winds will be south-easterly or variable in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-25) kmph.
Increase of swell waves (about 2.0 – 2.5 m) can be expected in the sea areas off the coast extending from Balapitiya to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota. These sea areas can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight but strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers
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’ at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Ratnapura, Monaragala districts
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 3.30 p.m. on 20 April 2025, valid for 21 April 2025.
Please be aware that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Ratnapura, Monaragala districts
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 table below and it has been 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
Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Hambantota, Ampara and Polonnaruwa districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 APRIL 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 April 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara district during the morning.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in Western and Northern provinces and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Hambantota, Ampara and Polonnaruwa 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 or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 APRIL 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 April 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the morning.
Showers may occur in Western province and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Hambantota and Mullaittivu districts during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
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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