Showery conditions to intensify across island

2026-02-21 - 02:56

Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island, and showery conditions are expected to enhance today (Feb. 21), the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces and in the Hambantota district. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere after 1.00 p.m. Heavy rainfalls above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Central, Uva, and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in the Batticaloa, Ampara, and Polonnaruwa districts. Fairly heavy rainfalls above 75 mm are likely at some places elsewhere. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, and Kalutara 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.