Wet Weather Ahead: Showers and Thunderstorms Forecast Across Several Provinces and Districts

Residents across several parts of Sri Lanka should prepare for unsettled weather conditions on Tuesday, as the Department of Meteorology has forecast showers and thundershowers for a number of provinces and districts.
Affected Areas
According to the weather bulletin issued at 5.30 a.m. on 23 June 2026, intermittent showers or thundershowers are expected in the following regions:
- Western Province
- Sabaragamuwa Province
- North-western Province
- Galle District
- Matara District
- Kandy District
- Nuwara-Eliya District
Public Advisory
The Department of Meteorology advises the public in the affected areas to remain vigilant, particularly during periods of heavy thundershower activity, which can bring strong winds and reduced visibility. Residents are encouraged to stay updated through official meteorological advisories throughout the day.
The forecast was officially issued by the Department of Meteorology as part of its routine daily weather bulletin.
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Finally some rain, Colombo was getting too hot to handle
yes but now the flooding will start, every year same story