Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces […]
A weather forecast for August 28, 2026 has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. Showers are expected to occur in several regions across the island, including the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-western provinces, as well as Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
The forecast predicts fairly heavy showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, along with Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. There is also a possibility of showers or thundershowers in a few places within the Uva province, as well as Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 2:00 p.m.
In contrast, dry weather is anticipated over the remaining areas of the island. Strong winds of approximately 40-50 kmph are forecasted to be experienced at times over western slopes of the Central hills, as well as in the Northern, North-central, and North-western provinces, along with Trincomalee, Monaragala, Hambantota, and Matale districts.
The Department of Meteorology urges the general public to take necessary precautions to mitigate potential damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Written by urgent.news from The Island Sri Lanka's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
