Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-eliya districts

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Northern provinces.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other areas of the island during the evening or night and fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places.

Last 24 hours

max temperature

Max. Temperature 34.0°C
Anuradhapura

min temperature

Min. Temperature 15.3°C
Nuwara Eliya

max rain

Max. Rainfall 88.6mm
Ulhitiya


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

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS. Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 October 2024

Condition of Rain:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the Island.

Winds:

Winds will be South-westerly in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.

Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

State of Sea:

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

The other sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.