Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 APRIL 2026

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and Uva provinces and in Vavuniya and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning.

Showers may occur in the coastal areas of Southern province and Kalutara district during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces.

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