50 mm of rain expected in some areas today

September 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today.

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

Fairly heavy falls of about 50 mm are likely at some places. 

Cloudy skies can be expected over the Eastern, Uva, Central and Southern provinces. 

Meanwhile, showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw 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 40-50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Matara via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota may be rough at times. 

The sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Matara via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle may be fairly rough at times. (Newswire)