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

Issued at 5:30 a.m. on 07 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology A low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka will keep the rainy weather going for the next few days. In the early morning, some areas in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces may experience misty conditions. Showers are expected in the Western, North-western, and Northern provinces, as well as in Trincomalee, Galle, and Matara districts during the morning. After 1:00 p.m., showers or thundershowers will likely occur across most of the island. In some areas of the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern, and North-central provinces, heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is anticipated. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to reduce the risk of damage from temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. Additionally, heavy rainfall surpassing 100 mm may occur in certain locations within the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and North-central provinces. WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 MAY 2026 Issued at 5:30 a.m. on 06 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the potential development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance near the island are expected to increase rainfall starting today (06) and continuing over the next few days. Some areas in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces may see misty conditions in the early morning. Showers are likely in the Southern and Eastern provinces in the morning, with showers or thundershowers expected across most of the island after 1:00 p.m. Heavy rainfall over 100 mm is possible in some regions of the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and North-central provinces. The public is reminded to take precautions against potential damage from localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 MAY 2026 Issued at 5:30 a.m. on 05 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The weather over the island is influenced by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from both hemispheres meet). This will lead to increased rainfall starting after 6 May.