Weather
Rainy condition is expected to be temporarily enhanced over Eastern, Northern, North-central and Central provinces from tomorrow
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 January 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, province in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Rainy condition is expected to be temporarily enhanced over Eastern, Northern, North-central and Central provinces from tomorrow.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern, Uva, Northern and North-central provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambanthota districts while showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night.
Fairly strong winds of (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Eastern slope of the central hills and Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district.
Winds will be north-easterly in the sea areas around the island and speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota and up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times while the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee may 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.
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.
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