Showers about 100mm will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara Districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The low-pressure area that was prevailing over the sea area of the Bay of Bengal, to the northeast of the island, has now developed into a depression. It is expected to further develop into a deep […]
On 22nd September 2026, the Department of Meteorology issued a weather forecast stating that showers amounting to approximately 100 mm will occur in various regions of Sri Lanka. These areas include the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and North-western provinces, as well as Galle and Matara Districts.
According to the forecast, heavy showers are likely to be experienced in some places within these regions. Furthermore, several spells of showers may occur in the North-central province and Mannar district. In addition, showers or thundershowers are expected to take place in the Uva province and Batticaloa and Ampara districts after 2:00 p.m.
The forecast also mentions that strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be anticipated at times over the Western slopes of the Central hills, North-central and North-western provinces, as well as in Trincomalee, Hambantota, and Matale Districts. The Department of Meteorology advises the general public to take necessary precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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