Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has reported that the minimum temperature for today (25) was recorded at 7.8°C in Nuwara Eliya, marking the lowest reading in the country.

According to official data, other cool temperatures were observed in the central highlands, including 14.0°C in Bandarawela, 17.5°C in Badulla, and 19.7°C in Katugastota. 

In contrast, coastal and northern districts experienced much warmer conditions, with Mullaitivu recording the highest minimum temperature at 27.4°C, followed by Colombo at 26.2°C and Galle at 25.9°C. (Newswire)

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Nuwara Eliya recorded the lowest temperature in the country, dropping to 3.5°C during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 a.m. today (22 Jan), according to the Department of Meteorology.

The minimum temperature was observed at the Nuwara Eliya meteorological station, while the maximum temperature there reached 20.7°C, highlighting the sharp overnight drop in the hill capital.

Most other parts of the country experienced warm conditions, with maximum temperatures exceeding 30°C in several areas, including Ratnapura (33.5°C), Hambantota and Ratmalana (32.7°C), Katunayake (32.0°C) and Colombo (31.8°C).

Rainfall was minimal across the island, with most stations reporting no measurable rain. The highest recorded rainfall was 1.2 mm at Mellawa in the Kurunegala District.

The Meteorology Department said prevailing dry weather conditions continue to dominate much of the country, with cooler nights expected in high-elevation areas such as Nuwara Eliya. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology states that the lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 7.4°C in Nuwara Eliya this morning (21 Jan).

It further notes that the minimum temperature recorded in Bandarawela this morning was 11.5°C, while in Badulla it was 15.2°C.

In Mahailluppallama, the minimum temperature recorded this morning was 17.4°C.

Meanwhile, in Anuradhapura, the minimum temperature recorded this morning was 18.6°C, according to the Met Department.

The Met Department also mentioned that the minimum temperature values reported from regional data‑collecting centres are displayed on the map below in degrees Celsius. (Newswire)

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