Heavy Rain Causes Flooding and Major Traffic Disruptions in Colombo and Nawalapitiya
Heavy rainfall across several parts of Sri Lanka this evening (06) has caused flooding, road inundation and significant traffic disruptions, particularly in Colombo and...
Update 8 : Cyclone Arnab Weakens Over India as New Low-Pressure System Develops Over...
The remnants of Cyclone Arnab are moving northwards across central India, bringing squally winds and thunderstorms to parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and neighbouring states,...
Weather in Sri Lanka : Rainy Season, Monsoon and Best Time to Visit Sri...
Rainy Season, Monsoons, Temperature and the Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka is known for its tropical climate, warm beaches, green mountains and landscapes shaped...
Amber Alert for Severe Lightning in Ampara and Batticaloa Until Tonight
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in Sri Lanka’s Ampara and Batticaloa districts, warning residents to remain cautious...
Cyclone Arnab: 10,500 People Affected by Severe Weather in Sri Lanka
More than 10,500 people across 12 districts in Sri Lanka have been affected by adverse weather conditions, with one death, one injury and damage...
Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Sri Lanka as Low-Pressure Area May Develop in the Bay...
A low-level atmospheric disturbance currently prevailing over the southeastern Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a low-pressure area by tomorrow (13 March)....
Sri Lanka Special Weather Bulletin Issued on 12 October 2026
The Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology has warned that a low-pressure area may develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal by 13 October 2026,...
Sri Lanka Rainy Weather Affects 5,747 People, DMC Reports Eight Deaths
A total of 5,747 people have been affected by prevailing rainy weather across Sri Lanka, with eight deaths and one person reported missing, according...
Nepal Floods: Sri Lankan Nationals Reportedly Unaffected in Gorkha District
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment has confirmed that no reports have been received so far of Sri Lankan nationals...
Landslide Warnings Issued for Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Hambanthota, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matara, Nuwara...
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings across 11 districts, with the highest-level Level III (Red) warning in effect for...
Red Landslide Warning Issued for Galle, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued its highest-level landslide warning for several areas in Galle, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts as persistent...
Update – Red Warning Issued for Bay of Bengal as Deep Depression Weakens
Warning for strong winds and rough seas. A red-level warning for strong winds and very rough seas has been issued for the deep sea areas...
Upper Kotmale Reservoir Spillway Gate Opened Amid Heavy Rain
One spillway gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir was opened today (24) following heavy rainfall in the reservoir’s catchment areas, according to reservoir engineers. Heavy...
Bay of Bengal Depression Expected to Strengthen Into Deep Depression
A depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen into a deep depression during the next 12 hours,...
Heavy Rain Keeps River Levels High as Minor Flood Risk Emerges in Several Areas
Heavy rainfall has continued across several parts of Sri Lanka, with the Western, North Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, along with the Galle, Matara, Kandy,...
Low Pressure System Near Sri Lanka Expected to Strengthen as Rain Continues
A low-pressure area currently located over the Andaman Sea region of the Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthen into...
Warm Weather Advisory Issued for Several Districts in Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for residents in the Eastern Province and several districts, including Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu,...
Over 75mm Rainfall Expected in Several Areas of Sri Lanka Today
Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 millimetres is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology. Residents in...
NOAA Predicts High Probability of Very Strong El Niño by Late 2026: What It...
NOAA Forecasts High Probability of Very Strong El Niño in Late 2026 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that there is an...
Current condition and forecasts of El Nino and La Nina
ENSO Alert System Status: El Niño Advisory El Niño Likely to Develop, Sri Lanka Rainfall Patterns Continue to Shift Current global climate observations indicate that ENSO-neutral...