Low-Pressure system to bring heavy showers across Sri Lanka

The low level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka has developed into a low-pressure area. Under the influence of this system, an enhancement of rainfall is expected over the deep and shallow sea areas around the island during today.

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

Condition of Rain:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas around the island

Winds:

Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in direction and Wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. 

Wind speed can increase up to (40-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, Matara and Hambantota.

State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, Matara and Hambantota may be fairly rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will be slight.

Temporarily strong gusty winds (60-70 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 October 2026

The low level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka has developed into a low-pressure area.  Under the influence of this system, an enhancement of rainfall is expected over the island and the deep and shallow sea areas around the island during today.

The general public, as well as the naval and fishing communities, are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern, North-western and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura district and cloudy skies can be expected over these areas. 

Showers or thunder showers will occur after 1.00 p.m. elsewhere of the island.  

Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces. 

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.