Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in the Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts after 2.00 pm today (04), while fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places.

According to the Department of Meteorology, several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts.

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

Meanwhile, showers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mullaittivu to Pottuvil via Trincomalee and Batticaloa during the evening or night.

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar may be fairly rough at times.

The wave height may increase about (2.0 – 2.5) meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara. (Newswire)

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The sun will be directly above five cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.09 pm today (03), according to the Department of Meteorology. 

The nearest places of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Madampe, Thorayaya, Thotagamuwa, Rattota and Kalavanchikudy. 

The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka until September 07, due to its apparent southward relative motion. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thunderstorms in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces in the next few days, starting from today (03).

As such, several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today. 

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in the Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu districts after 2.00 pm.

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

Meanwhile, showers may 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. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar may be fairly rough at times.

The wave height may increase about 2.0 – 2.5 meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara. (Newswire)

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The sun will be directly above five cities of Sri Lanka around 12.10 pm today (02), according to the Department of Meteorology. 

The nearest places over which the sun is overhead today are Anamaduwa, Moragollagama, Dambulla, Manampitiya and Valaichchenai.

The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka until September 07, due to its apparent southward relative motion. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology states that the atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces in the next few days.

As such, several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (02).

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Mullaitivu district after 2.00 pm.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the Central hills, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Hambantota and Matale districts.

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

Meanwhile, showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar may be fairly rough at times.

The wave height may increase about 2.0 – 2.5 meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara. (Newswire)

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The sun will be directly above eight (08) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.10 pm today (01), according to the Department of Meteorology.

The nearest places over which the sun is overhead today are Kalpitiya, Talawa, Sinharagama, Galkadawala, Nachchaduwa, Padikaramaduwa, Gomarankalla and Verugal.

The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka until September 07 due to its apparent southward relative motion. (Newswire)

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Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (01).

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts after 2.00 pm.

According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the Central hills, the North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee, Hambantota and Matale districts.

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

Meanwhile, showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar may be fairly rough at times.

The wave height may increase about 2.0 – 2.5 meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara. There is a possibility of seawater inundation over the near shore areas extending from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the aforementioned sea areas, as well as coastal communities living in the aforementioned nearshore areas, are advised to remain vigilant in this regard. (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 (01).

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 sun will be directly above five cities of Sri Lanka around 12.10 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. 

The nearest places of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Neriyakulam, Punewa, Kebithigollewa, Pankulam and Sinhapura. 

The sun will be over the latitudes of Sri Lanka until September 07 due to its apparent southward relative motion. (Newswire)

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Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (31).

According to the Department of Meteorology, a few showers may occur in the North-western province.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts after 2.00 p.m.

Mainly dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the the Central hills, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee, Hambantota and Matale districts.

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

Meanwhile, showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar may be fairly rough at times.

The wave height may increase about 2.0 – 3.0 meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara. There is a possibility of seawater inundation over the near shore areas extending from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the aforementioned sea areas, as well as coastal communities living in the aforementioned nearshore areas, are advised to remain vigilant in this regard. (Newswire)

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The sun will be directly above four cities of Sri Lanka today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology. 

The nearest places over which the sun is overhead today are Kokkuvil, Nallur, Kodikamam and Nagar Kovil, about 12.11 noon.  

The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka until September 07 due to its apparent southward relative motion. (Newswire)

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Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (28).

Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. 

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 pm. 

According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island. 

Strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the Central hills, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee, Monaragala, Hambantota and Matale districts. 

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

Meanwhile, showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. 

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Trincomalee via Mullaitivu. 

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Trincomalee via Mullaitivu will be fairly rough at times.   

The wave height may increase about (2.0 – 3.0) meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara. There is a possibility that near shore sea areas off the coast extending from Beruwala to Matara via Galle, may experience surges due to swell waves.  

Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the aforementioned sea areas, as well as coastal communities living in the aforementioned nearshore areas, are advised to remain vigilant in this regard. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu and Monaragala districts, valid for tomorrow (27).

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 high waves for the sea areas extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara and Hambantota, valid until 03.30 pm tomorrow (27).

Per the advisory, the swell waves, about 2.0 m – 3.0 m in height (This is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara and Hambantota. 

There is a possibility that near shore sea areas off the coast extending from Beruwala to Matara via Galle, may experience surges due to swell waves.  

Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the aforementioned sea areas, as well as coastal communities living in the aforementioned nearshore areas, are advised to remain vigilant in this regard  (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil, valid until 10.30 am tomorrow (27). 

Per the advisory, the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times with strong gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph.  

The wave height may increase about 2.0 – 2.5 meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara. (Newswire)

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Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (26), with fairly heavy falls above 75 mm likely at some places.

A few showers may occur in the Anuradhapura, Matale and Hambantota districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Ampara, Monaragala and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 pm.

According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.

Fairly strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the Central hills, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee, Monaragala, Hambantota and Matale Districts.

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

Meanwhile, showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mullaitivu to Chilaw via Kankasanthurai and Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaitivu to Chilaw via Kankasanthurai and Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough at times.

The wave height may increase about 2.0 – 2.5 meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara.

Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the aforementioned sea areas, are advised to remain vigilant in this regard. (Newswire)

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Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (25), with fairly heavy falls above 75 mm likely at some places.

According to the Department of Meteorology, a few showers may occur in Anuradhapura, Matale and Hambantota districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Ampara, Monaragala and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 pm.

Mainly dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.

Fairly strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the Central hills, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee, Monaragala, Hambantota and Matale Districts.

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

Meanwhile, showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Negombo to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mullaitivu to Chilaw via Kankasanthurai and Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaitivu to Chilaw via Kankasanthurai and Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough at times.

The wave height may increase about 2.0 – 2.5 meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara.

Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the aforementioned sea areas, are advised to remain vigilant in this regard. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Eastern and North Central provinces and the Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Monaragala districts, valid for tomorrow (25).

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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Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (24), while several spells of showers may occur in the North Western Province.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Ampara, Monaragala and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 pm.

According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the Central hills, the North-central and North-western provinces and in the Mannar, Trincomalee, Hambantota and Matale Districts.

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

Meanwhile, showers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Negombo to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Wind speed can increase up to 45-50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough at times.

The wave height may increase about 2.0 – 2.5 meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara.

Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the aforementioned sea areas, are advised to remain vigilant in this regard. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas and strong winds, warning Naval and fishing communities, as well as coastal communities to remain vigilant. 

According to the department, showers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be westerly to south-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. Wind speed can increase up to 45-50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough at times.

The wave height may increase about (2.5 – 3.0) meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Galle and Matara. Near shore sea areas off the coast extending from Beruwala to Matara via Galle, may experience surges due to swell waves.

Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the aforementioned sea areas, as well as coastal communities living in the aforementioned nearshore areas, are advised to remain vigilant in this regard. (Newswire)

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