Showers over 75 mm forecast today

2026-02-05 - 02:48

Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces and in Hambantota district today (Feb. 05), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Uva province and in Batticaloa, Ampara, Hambantota, and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places. Fairly strong winds 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Northern and Northwestern provinces and in Matale, Trincomalee, and Anuradhapura districts. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces and in Galle, Matara, and Badulla 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.