The apparent northward relative motion of the sun:
The sun will be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka until April 15 this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (Apr 11) are Baththalangunduwa, Medawachchiya, Horowpotana and Trincomalee at around 12:11 pm.
Weather forecast for today:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Eastern and Uva provinces and Hambantota district. Showers or thundershowers will occur in most places elsewhere over the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces.
Weather forecast for sea areas:
Showers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Batticaloa. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle in the evening or night. Winds will be easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be 15-30 kmph. Wind speed may increase up to 40-45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai can be fairly rough at times. (Newswire)