75 mm of rain expected in some Provinces today

January 12, 2026 at 9:17 AM

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and in the Hambantota district. 

Fairly heavy showers of above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Eastern and Uva provinces. 

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere after 1.00 pm. 

Fairly heavy showers of about 75 mm are likely at some places in the Northwestern, Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces. 

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning. 

Meanwhile, showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee. 

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island in the evening or night.

Winds will be Easterly to north-easterly and wind speed will be 25-35 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 

The sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)