Showers above 100 mm are likely in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara Districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The Depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, to the northeast of Sri Lanka, has intensified into a Deep Depression. Although this system will not have a direct impact on Sri Lanka,e the prevailing rainy conditions […]
A deep depression has formed over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka, and is expected to bring heavy showers to parts of the country. While the system does not directly impact Sri Lanka, the prevailing rainy conditions in the southwestern region are anticipated to continue due to wind flow towards the depression.
In the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces, as well as Galle and Matara Districts, showers or thundershowers are likely to occur at times. At select locations within these areas, heavy showers exceeding 100 mm are predicted. Additionally, several spells of showers may transpire in the North-central province and Mannar district.
Strong winds are also forecasted to gust between 40-50 kmph at certain times over the Western slopes of the Central hills, and in North-central and North-western provinces, including Trincomalee, Hambantota, and Matale Districts. The public is urged to take necessary precautions to mitigate damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during these thundershowers.
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