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...
El Niño 2026: Global Climate Changes and Possible Impact on Sri Lanka Weather Patterns
The global climate system is currently showing signs of developing El Niño conditions, a major climate phenomenon that can significantly influence temperature, rainfall patterns,...
Motorists Advised to Drive Carefully on Expressways During Heavy Rain
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has issued a special notice urging motorists to exercise extreme caution while travelling on expressways due to the prevailing...
Special Weather Bulletin: Low-Pressure Area Likely Over Southeastern Bay of Bengal
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a Special Weather Bulletin at 10.30 a.m. on 13 February 2026,...
Weather Warning Red Alert 2; Deep depression over South-east Bay of Bengal Sea area.
Weather conditions across Sri Lanka are expected to worsen significantly as a deep depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal continues to move closer...
Weather Warning Alert for Sri Lanka; Depression over South-east Bay of Bengal Sea area
A Red-level weather warning has been issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology as a developing depression over...
Weather Warning Alert for Sri Lanka; Advisory for depression over South-east Bay of Bengal...
An Amber-level weather advisory has been issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology as a depression has formed...
Weather Warning Alert for Sri Lanka; Depression has developed over the Southeast Bay of...
A depression has developed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining East Equatorial Indian Ocean, marking a significant intensification of the weather...
Weather Alert for Sri Lanka; Low-Pressure System Likely to Intensify into Depression
Low-Pressure System Likely to Intensify into Depression; Heavy Rain and Rough Seas Expected
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber Advisory, warning that the...
Special Weather Alert for low Pressure area over South-east Bay of Bengal Sea area
Low-Pressure Area Develops in Bay of Bengal; Heavy Rains Expected from January 8
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber Advisory warning of worsening...