Strong winds of about 50 kmph can be expected in some districts

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JULY 2025

Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. 

Several spells of showers will occur in the North-western province and a few showers may occur in the Northern province.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS

 Condition of Rain:

Showers will occur at times 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 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai via Mannar. 

Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Kankasanthurai to Trincomalee via Mullaittivu.  

State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai via Mannar will be rough at times.  The naval and fishing communities engaged in fishing and naval activities in these sea areas are requested to be vigilant in this regard.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Kankasanthurai to Trincomalee via Mullaittivu may be fairly rough to rough at times.