Heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some districts

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 31 JULY 2025.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places.

A few showers may occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Fairly strong winds of about 40 kmph can be expected at times over 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:

Light showers may occur in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Matara via 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 Colombo to   Hambantota via Galle.

State of Sea:

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

The wave height may increase (about 2.0 – 2.5 m) in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle (this is not for land area).