Weather
Showers expected in Eastern, Uva, North-central and Northern provinces in the morning and all other provinces in the afternoon
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern, Uva, North-central and Northern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere in the island during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western Provinces.
Winds will be easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30)kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be moderate at times 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.
Weather
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Eastern, Southern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa district
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 APRIL 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 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 Sabaragamuwa, Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy falls of above 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.
Weather
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Eastern, North-central and Uva province during the afternoon or night
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 APRIL 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 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.
A few showers may occur in the coastal areas of Western province and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Eastern, North-central and Uva province during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy rain fall above 50 mm is 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.
Latest News
Heat index at ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 3.30 p.m. 16 April 2025, valid for 17 April 2025
The general public are warned 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 Rathnapura and 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 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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