Afternoon showers expected in several areas today

2026-02-16 - 02:30

Several spells of showers will occur in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, and Hambantota districts today (Feb. 16), the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in the Galle and Matara districts, after 2.00 p.m. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces, and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning. The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.