Thursday weather: Heatwave persists in northern provinces, with rain for Western and Eastern Cape
South Africa is bracing for hot to very hot conditions in several northern provinces on Thursday, while parts of the Western and Eastern Cape are expected to receive showers and rain, with the weather service warning of extremely high fire danger in parts of four provinces.
On 22 October 2026, the Department of Meteorology issued a weather forecast predicting heavy showers above 100 mm in certain areas of Sri Lanka. These regions include the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-western provinces. The low-level atmospheric disturbance near the island had developed into a low-pressure system, leading to an expected enhancement of rainfall across the island and surrounding sea areas.
While misty conditions were forecasted in Central and Uva provinces during the early morning hours, the Department advised the general public and naval and fishing communities to stay informed about future forecasts and bulletins. Showers or thundershowers were expected to occur at various times throughout the island, with the highest likelihood of heavy rainfall in the specified provinces.
Following 1 p.m., additional showers or thunderstorms were anticipated to take place across the remainder of the country. The Meteorological Department urged the public to take necessary precautions to mitigate potential damage caused by strong winds and lightning during these thundershowers.
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