Showers expected in the the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 MAY 2026

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara district during the early hours of the morning.

Showers are likely in the coastal areas of the Western province and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over the Northern and North-central provinces and in Hambantota district.

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