The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in five provinces and five districts, valid until 11.30 p.m. today (16).

According to the advisory, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, Uva and North-Western provinces, as well as the Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar districts.

The Met Department also warned that temporary localized strong winds may occur during thundershowers.

The public has been advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning activity.

People are urged to seek shelter indoors, avoid open areas such as paddy fields and open water bodies, and refrain from using wired telephones and connected electrical appliances during thunderstorms.

The Department also advised the public to avoid travelling in open vehicles, including bicycles, tractors and boats, and to remain cautious of fallen trees and power lines.

In case of emergencies, the public is requested to contact local disaster management authorities. (Newswire)

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Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Southern, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western and Northern provinces and in the Anuradhapura District today (16).

According to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers will occur at other parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.

Heavy falls above 100mm are likely at some places in the Northern, Western and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Polonnaruwa and Trincomalee districts.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.

Winds will be South-westerly or Variable in direction Wind speed will be 25-35 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Negombo to Mullaitivu via Puttalam and Kankasanthurai.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Negombo to Mullaitivu via Puttalam and Kankasanthurai may be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds 60-70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for several parts of Sri Lanka, with red alerts issued for 18 districts and amber alerts for seven districts.

According to the department, the advisory was issued at 11.00 a.m. today (15) and will remain valid until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (16).

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely at several places in the North-Central, Eastern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces, as well as in the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Gampaha, Colombo and Kurunegala districts.

The Met Department also warned that temporary localized strong winds may occur during thunderstorms.

The public has been urged to take adequate precautions to minimize damage and risks associated with lightning activity and strong winds.

The Department advised residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant during the advisory period. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in all the provinces of Sri Lanka today, effective until 01.00 a.m. tomorrow (15). 

According to the advisory, thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at most places over the island, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued heavy rainfall and severe lightning advisories for several parts of Sri Lanka today (13), warning of rainfall reaching 100–150 mm in some areas due to an atmospheric disturbance near the island.

According to the Met Department, a low-level atmospheric disturbance persists in the Bay of Bengal near Sri Lanka, bringing cloudy skies and showers or thundershowers to most parts of the country.

Under the influence of this weather system, heavy rainfall of approximately 100–150 mm is expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces.

The heavy rain advisory, issued at 10.30 a.m. today, is valid from 6.30 pm until 6.30 p.m. tomorrow (14).

Meanwhile, the Department has issued a separate advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces.

The lightning advisory, issued at 11.00 a.m., remains valid until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (14).

The Department warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely at several locations within these provinces, with temporarily strong localised winds also possible.

The public has been urged to take necessary precautions, including seeking shelter indoors, avoiding open fields and water bodies, refraining from using wired telephones and connected electrical appliances during thunderstorms, and remaining alert to fallen trees and power lines.

The Met Department also advised the public to avoid using open vehicles, including bicycles, tractors and boats, during thunderstorms and to contact local disaster management authorities for emergency assistance. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has warned that a low-pressure area may develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal today (13), potentially increasing rainfall over the sea areas surrounding Sri Lanka in the coming days.

According to the Met Department, rainfall is expected to increase over both deep and shallow sea areas around the island from today under the influence of the developing weather system.

The Department has urged naval and fishing communities to remain vigilant and closely follow future weather forecasts and bulletins issued regarding the system.

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are expected in the sea areas around the island.

Winds will be northeasterly or variable in direction, with speeds ranging between 20 and 30 kmph.

Sea conditions around the island are generally expected to remain slight to moderate.

However, the Met Department warned that temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough seas could occur during thundershowers.

Naval and fishing communities have been advised to remain attentive to changing weather conditions and official advisories over the next few days. (Newswire)

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A low-pressure area may form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal today (13), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Under the influence of this system, an increase in rainfall is expected over Sri Lanka and the deep and shallow sea areas around the island during the next few days from today.

As such, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in most parts of the island today.

Heavy falls of about 100-150 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces.

Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the other areas of the island.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, Northcentral, Eastern and Southern provinces and the Mannar, Vavuniya districts today (12).

Per the advisory, effective until 01.00 am tomorrow (13), red alerts have been issued for 22 districts and amber alerts for 03 districts. 

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (12), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at some places in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Mullaitivu districts in the morning.

Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and North-Western provinces and in Anuradhapura and Mannar districts.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces in the morning. 

Meanwhile, a low-pressure area is likely to form over Southeast Bay of Bengal around tomorrow (13).

The naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive to future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.

The Met Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island today.

Winds will be North-easterly or variable. Wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. Sea areas around the island will be slight.

Temporarily strong gusty winds 60-70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, Northern, North-central, Southern provinces today (08).

Per the advisory, effective until 01.00 am tomorrow (09), red alerts have been issued for 22 districts and amber alerts to 3 districts. 

The department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning is likely to occur at several places in the provinces, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm, according to the Department of Meteorology. 

Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in the Anuradhapura district.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts in the morning. 

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle during the evening or night.

Winds will be South-easterly or variable. Wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. Sea areas around the island will be slight.

Temporarily strong gusty winds 60-70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts today (07). 

Per the advisory, effective until 01.00 am tomorrow (08), red alerts have been issued to 17 districts and amber alerts to 08 districts. 

The department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and in the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts after 1.00 p.m today (07). 

According to the Department of Meteorology, fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces in the morning. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle during the evening or night.

Winds will be South-westerly or variable. Wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. Sea areas around the island will be slight.

Temporarily strong gusty winds 60-70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts today (06).

Per the advisory, effective until 01.00 am tomorrow (07), red alerts have been issued to 17 districts and amber alerts to 08 districts.

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the said districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and in the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts after 1.00 pm today (06). 

According to the Department of Meteorology, fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Southern provinces.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces in the morning. 

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Matara via, Puttalam, Colombo and Galle during the evening or night.

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. Sea areas around the island will be slight.

Temporarily strong gusty winds 60-70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, North-Western provinces and the Monaragala district, valid for tomorrow (06). 

According to the advisory, ‘Caution level’ heat alerts have been issued to 13 districts. 

The Met Department warns that the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the said provinces and districts during the daytime. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western, Southern and North-Central provinces and the Mannar district today (05).

Per the advisory, effective until 01.00 am tomorrow (06), red alerts have been issued to 18 districts and amber alerts to 07 districts.

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the said provinces and districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (05), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, Southern and North-central provinces.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces in the morning. 

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Matara via Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo and Galle during the evening or night.

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. Sea areas around the island will be slight.

Temporarily strong gusty winds 60-70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district, valid for tomorrow (03).

Per the advisory, the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places during the daytime. 

Residents have been advised to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight where possible and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western and North-Central provinces and the Galle, Matara, Mannar districts today (02). 

Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued for 17 districts and amber alerts for 08 districts. 

The Met Department warns that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the said districts, while there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. 

The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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