Several spells of showers will occur in some districts

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 JULY 2025

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. A few showers may occur in the North-western province. 

Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Southern province.

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

 Condition of Rain:

Showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Winds:

Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. 

Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota. 

Wind speed can increase up to 45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai.  

State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota will be rough at times.

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

The wave height (about 2.5 - 3.0 m) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota (this is not for land area). 

Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regard.