The sun will be directly overhead across parts of Sri Lanka from April 5 to April 15 due to its apparent northward relative motion, the Department of Meteorology said.
Today (April 7), the sun will be directly overhead at around 12:13 noon over:
- Dehiwala
- Maharagama
- Pannipitiya
- Padukka
- Eheliyagoda
- Maskeliya
- Siyambalanduwa
- Pottuvil
The Department of Meteorology noted that areas experiencing the overhead sun may observe minimal shadows and higher daytime temperatures around midday.
The sun will continue its northward movement across the island, with different areas expected to experience overhead sun conditions until April 15.