Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 29 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa, provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Several spells of showers will occur in the North-western province. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a […]
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather forecast for 29 August 2026, predicting showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Several spells of showers are expected in the North-western province, while showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, and Hambantota districts after 2.00 p.m. Dry weather is forecasted for the remaining areas of the island.
Strong winds of about 40-50 kmph are anticipated at times over the Western slopes of the Central hills, the Northern, North-central, and North-western provinces, as well as in Trincomalee, Monaragala, Hambantota, and Matale districts. The general public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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