Rain and thundershowers forecast across island

2026-02-14 - 02:59

Showers will occur at times in the Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, and Hambantota districts today (Feb. 14), the Department of Meteorology stated. Fairly heavy rainfalls of about 50 mm are likely at some places in the Uva and Central provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts. Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern and North-central provinces and in the Trincomalee district. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere after 1.00 p.m. Moreover, fairly heavy showers of about 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Central 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.