Heavy Rainfall Above 75 mm Expected in Several Areas

Sri Lanka is expected to experience showers or thundershowers across most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. on Sunday.Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is likely at some locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-Western provinces. The Anuradhapura and Mannar districts, along with Galle and Matara, may also experience significant rainfall during the day.

The public is advised to take adequate precautions against temporary localized strong winds and lightning that may occur during thundershowers. Misty conditions are also expected in some areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.

Sri Lanka Sea Weather Forecast for the Next 24 Hours

The Department of Meteorology has also reported that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around 13 October 2026. Naval and fishing communities are requested to remain attentive to future weather forecasts and bulletins issued by the department regarding this developing weather system.

Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas around Sri Lanka during the next 24 hours. Winds will generally be from the northeast or variable in direction, with speeds ranging from 20 to 30 kmph.

Sea conditions around the island are expected to remain slight under normal conditions. However, temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough seas may occur during thundershowers.

Naval and fishing communities should closely monitor updated forecasts, particularly as the low-pressure area may develop over the Southeast Bay of Bengal in the coming days.