Weather
Thundershowers in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces Kandy, N’Eliya, Galle and Matara districts
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 January 2023 by Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night.
Showers may occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in southern coastal areas during the morning.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers likely in Western, North-western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Central provinces after 2.00 p.m
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, North-western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Central provinces after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Winds will be easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
Sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate 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 in Western, North-western, North-Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern provinces and Ratnapura and Monaragala districts
Heat Index advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.00 p.m. 28 March 2024, valid for 29 March 2024
The Natural hazards Early Warning Centre has warned that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, North-western, North-Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern provinces and Ratnapura 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 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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Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Western, North-western and North-Central provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Galle districts
Heat Index advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre At 4.00 p.m. 27 March 2024, valid for 28 March 2024
The Natural hazards Early Warning Centre has warned that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, North-western and North-Central provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Galle 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 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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