Showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.

The Island Sri Lanka reports that several spells of showers are expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts on August 22, 2026. Additionally, showers or thundershowers may occur in a few places in the Ampara, Monaragala, and Batticaloa districts after 2:00 p.m. The rest of the island is forecast to experience dry weather.

Strong winds of around 30-40 kmph are anticipated in certain areas, particularly over the Western slopes of the Central hills, the North-central and North-western provinces, and in Mannar, Trincomalee, Hambantota, and Matale Districts. The general public is advised to take necessary precautions to mitigate any damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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