The Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for today, with showers or thundershowers expected at times in the Southern Province. Several other regions across the island, including parts of the Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces, will experience showers or thundershowers, mainly during the afternoon or night.
Coastal areas in the Western Province and the Puttalam district may see showers in the morning as well. The forecast also includes fairly heavy rainfall, with some places in Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces expecting up to 75 mm of rain.
Last 24 hours
Max. Temperature 35.9°C
Anuradhapura
Min. Temperature 11.9°C
Nuwara Eliya
Max. Rainfall 98.3mm
Kirama (Hambanthota District)
In addition, misty conditions are likely in parts of Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces during the morning hours.
The public is advised to take necessary precautions, especially in areas prone to localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers, to minimize potential damages. Authorities have urged caution while traveling, particularly in affected regions.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 April2025
Condition of Rain: |
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night. |
Winds: |
Winds will be Westerly or South-westerly in direction and wind speed will be (20-35) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota. |
State of Sea: |
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
