Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas today

September 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM

Several spells of showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northwestern provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts today.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Mullaitivu district after 1.00 pm.

According to the Department of Meteorology, fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places. 

Meanwhile, Showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle. 

Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-55 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar. 

The sea areas off the coast extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times. The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar may be fairly rough at times. (Newswire)