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Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Cloudy skies will prevail over these areas. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are […]

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather forecast for 07 August 2026, predicting showers or thundershowers in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. Cloudy skies are expected to prevail over these areas, with a possibility of fairly heavy showers, with about 75 mm of rainfall in some places.

The North-central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, and North-western provinces may experience strong winds of 40-50 kmph during this period. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize damage caused by strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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