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

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather forecast for 30 August 2026, predicting showers in several regions across Sri Lanka. Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Additionally, several spells of showers may occur in the Western and North-western provinces.

In the Uva province, and in Ampara, Batticaloa, and Hambantota districts, showers or thundershowers may occur after 2:00 p.m. The forecast indicates that dry weather will prevail over other areas of the island. Strong winds of around 40-50 kmph can be expected 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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