Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Galle districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Due to the active southwest monsoon, the prevailing rainy and windy conditions over the southwestern parts of the island are expected to intensify from today and continue for the next few days. Showers or thundershowers will […]
The Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for August 6, 2026, predicting heavy rainfall in certain regions of Sri Lanka. The active southwest monsoon is expected to bring intense and persistent rainy and windy conditions across the southwestern parts of the island over the next few days.
In the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts, the skies will be predominantly cloudy, with heavy showers and potential thunderstorms occurring at times.
Some areas, including Ampara, Batticaloa, and Monaragala, may experience showers or thunderstorms after 2:00 p.m. Moreover, strong winds of approximately 40-50 kmph could be expected intermittently in the North-central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, and North-western provinces.
The general public is urged to take necessary precautions to mitigate any potential damage caused by brief but intense winds and lightning during these thundershowers.
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