Naval & fishing communities are advised not to venture into sea areas

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 JULY 2025

Several spells of showers may occur in the North-western and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district.

Strong winds of about (50-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and North-central provinces. Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times elsewhere of the island.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by strong winds.

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 Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Winds:

Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly and wind speed will be (35-45) kmph. 

Wind speed can increase up to (60-70) 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 (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Vakarai via Mannar, Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee.  

State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be rough or very rough at times.  Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into these sea areas for next 24 hours. 

The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Vakarai via Mannar, Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee may be fairly rough to 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. Therefore, there is a possibility that nearshore sea areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota may experience surges due to sea waves.

Naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.