Rough seas, strong winds: Fishing communities advised not to venture out to sea
2026-08-10
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas, effective until 7.00 am tomorrow (11).Continue Reading
Castlereigh, Maussakele Reservoirs reach spill level after heavy rains
2026-08-10
Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas has pushed both the Castlereigh and Maussakele reservoirs to spill level this morning, accordingContinue Reading
Showers expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-10
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle andContinue Reading
Red alerts issued as Met Dept warns of strong winds in 12 districts
2026-08-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for Strong winds in the North-central, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.Continue Reading
Strong winds and rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
2026-08-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending fromContinue Reading
Southwest Monsoon intensifies: Heavy rains, strong winds forecast
2026-08-06
The prevailing rainy and windy conditions over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka are expected to intensify from today (06)Continue Reading
Amber flood warning issued for Mahaweli River Basin
2026-08-05
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning, cautioning of a minor flood risk in the Mahaweli River Basin. Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates for Wednesday
2026-08-05
Weather forecast for today (05): Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces andContinue Reading
Schools in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya to reopen tomorrow
2026-08-04
All government schools in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts will reopen tomorrow (05), the Central Province Director of EducationContinue Reading
Special meeting to review weather impact on Scholarship and A/L exams
2026-08-04
Authorities will convene a special discussion tomorrow (05) to review precautionary measures for upcoming national examinations in light of theContinue Reading
Colombo–Kandy Road reopened after rockfall closure
2026-08-04
The section of the Colombo–Kandy main road between Ganetenna and Kadugannawa, which was temporarily closed due to a rockfall, hasContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-04
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces and the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, GalleContinue Reading
Heavy rainfall disrupts water supply in Mawanella and Aranayake
2026-08-03
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says heavy rainfall has disrupted water supply in parts of the KegalleContinue Reading
Rainy weather to ease by tomorrow afternoon: Met Department
2026-08-03
The Director General of the Department of Meteorology Ajith Wijemanna says the current rainy weather will ease by tomorrow afternoonContinue Reading
Inclement weather : Sluice gates of Kotmale Reservoir opened
2026-08-03
The Mahaweli Authority has announced that the spillway and sluice gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir are being openedContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Flood warning issued for Mahaweli River Basin
2026-08-03
The Department of Irrigation has issued a Red‑level flood warning for the Mahaweli River Basin, cautioning of a possible majorContinue Reading
Advisory issued for Heavy Rain in several districts
2026-08-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber‑level advisory warning of heavy rain in the Sabaragamuwa Province and the Kandy,Continue Reading
Watawala records highest rainfall in 24 hours amid severe weather
2026-08-03
Watawala in the Nuwara Eliya District recorded the highest rainfall in Sri Lanka over the past 24 hours, receiving 204Continue Reading