Heavy showers are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

Showery weather condition is expected to temporary enhance over Eastern, Uva and Southern provinces today (15).

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern, Uva,  Northern and North central.provinces and in Hambantota, Nuwara Eliya and Matale districts while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere over the island after 2.00 p.m.  Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Batticaloa and in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle in the evening or night.

Winds will be easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

The sea areas around the island will be slight but strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers