Showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva, North-western and Northern provinces and in Anuradhapura district.

On May 10, 2026, at 5:30 a.m., the Department of Meteorology issued a weather forecast. A low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is anticipated to evolve into a low-pressure area by May 11. As a result, the ongoing rainy conditions across the island are likely to persist for the next few days. Most regions will experience showers or thundershowers, with overcast skies dominating the weather. Heavy rainfall, surpassing 100 mm, is probable in specific locations across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva, North-western, and Northern provinces, alongside Anuradhapura district. The public is urged to take necessary precautions to prevent damage from sudden strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. In sports news, Gujarat Titans secured their fourth consecutive victory, moving to second place in the points table with 14 points. They achieved this after a match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, where they chased down a target of 230 runs. At one point, Rajasthan Royals were at 86 for 3 in 28 overs, with Dhruv Jurel scoring 24 off 9 balls before being bowled by Rashid Khan, who ended up with four wickets for 36 runs. Earlier in the game, Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudarshan made significant contributions, forming a strong opening partnership of 118 runs, which helped Gujarat Titans score their highest IPL total outside Ahmedabad. The match took place in an all-pink atmosphere in Jaipur, with Rajasthan Royals also donning pink jerseys to support women's empowerment. By the end of the powerplay, Gujarat Titans were comfortably placed at 82 for no loss. Jofra Archer's first over was notable for being the longest opening over in IPL history, as it took 11 deliveries and included nine extras. Despite a slow start, Gill and Sai Sudarshan reached their fifties off 30 balls. Yash Raj Punja and Ravindra Jadeja bowled effectively, limiting scoring opportunities. An injury affected Gill's running, and he eventually scored 55 runs before being caught. Gujarat Titans aimed for a total of 220 runs but ended up scoring 229 for 4, thanks to Rahul Tewatia hitting back-to-back sixes in the final over, after a lower performance by Tushar Deshpande in the last over.