Warm weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today

April 1, 2026 at 9:12 AM

The prevailing dry weather conditions in Sri Lanka are expected to change from tomorrow (02), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Warm weather conditions are expected to continue today.

However, showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces in the evening or night.

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

Misty conditions can be expected in some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North-Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts 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 may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kaluthara to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota during the evening or night.

Mainly fair weather will prevail over the other sea areas around the island.

Winds will be variable in direction. Wind speed will be 20-30 kmph.

The sea areas around the island will be slight. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)