Showers about 100 mm are likely at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya Districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 September 2026 by the Department of meteorology The low-pressure area that has formed over the Andaman Sea region of the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify further over the next few days. Although this system will not have a direct impact on […]
Weather authorities predict that scattered showers, potentially reaching up to 100 mm, will be possible in several regions across Sri Lanka. These areas include the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya Districts. Additionally, the North-central province and Mannar district may experience periods of heavy rain, with several spells of showers expected.
In the Uva province, along with Batticaloa and Ampara districts, showers or thunderstorms are anticipated to occur after 2:00 p.m. Strong winds, ranging from 30 to 40 kmph, are also likely to impact the Western slopes of the Central hills, the North-central and North-western provinces, and Trincomalee, Hambantota, and Matale Districts.
Residents are urged to take necessary precautions to mitigate any potential damage caused by localized strong winds and lightning during these thundershowers.
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