Fairly heavy rainfall expected in some areas today

2026-03-14 - 02:57

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 p.m. today (March 14), the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the island. Moreover, misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning. The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.