Showers expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm.

Issued at 5:30 AM on April 26, 2026, by the Department of Meteorology, the weather forecast indicates misty conditions in some areas of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces, along with the districts of Galle, Matara, and Kaluthara during the early morning hours. Rain or thunderstorms are expected to develop in several regions, including the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, along with Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2:00 PM. Meanwhile, fair weather will be present in other parts of the island. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to reduce damage from strong winds and lightning that may occur during thunderstorms. A Heat Index Warning is also in effect, indicating caution levels in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Eastern provinces, including the Monaragala district during the daytime. The Heat Index measures how hot it feels on the body, factoring in temperature and humidity, and is different from the actual maximum temperature. This forecast is prepared by the Department of Meteorology using global weather data and is valid for April 26, 2026. Health impacts from the heat are outlined based on guidance from the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services. Recommended actions include staying hydrated at job sites, checking on vulnerable individuals indoors, never leaving children in vehicles unattended, limiting outdoor activities, seeking shade, and wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing. Furthermore, please follow advisories from the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division of the Ministry of Health. For questions, you can contact 011-744649. An Advisory for Severe Lightning was issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 12:00 PM on April 25, 2026, and remains valid until 11:30 PM on the same day. It warns of thunderstorms with severe lightning possible in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, along with Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 1:00 PM.