# SRI LANKA GENERAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 JANUARY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-general-weather-forecast-for-01-january-2026/
- Published: 2025-12-31T19:21:54+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Heavy Rainfall and Thundershowers Expected Across Sri Lanka Over Next 36 Hours

The Department of Meteorology has issued a **36-hour weather forecast** of **widespread
showers, thundershowers, and heavy rainfall** across several parts of Sri Lanka 
from **tonight through tomorrow**, with a risk of localized flooding and weather-
related hazards.

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Showers are expected **at times** in the **Central, North-Western, Uva, and North-
Central provinces**, as well as in the districts of **Vavuniya, Mannar, Ampara, 
and Kegalle**.
Meteorologists warn that **heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm** is likely
at **some locations**, raising concerns over flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging.
Elsewhere across the island, **isolated showers or thundershowers** may occur during
the night.

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Tomorrow, **showers or thundershowers** will occur at times in the **Northern, Eastern,
Central, North-Central, North-Western, and Uva provinces**. **Fairly heavy rainfall
above 75 mm** is expected at **some places in the Central, North-Western, and Uva
provinces**, as well as in **Batticaloa and Ampara districts**. In other parts of
the island, **afternoon and evening thundershowers** are likely to develop **after
2.00 p.m.**

Misty conditions are forecast during the **early morning hours** in parts of the**
Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces**, including the **Galle and Matara districts**,
which may reduce visibility, particularly in hilly and low-lying areas.

The general public is urged to take **adequate precautions** to minimize damage 
caused by Temporary localized **strong winds**, **Heavy rainfall**, **Lightning**
during thundershowers, Motorists, residents in landslide-prone areas, and those 
living near waterways are advised to remain alert and follow updates issued by the**
Department of Meteorology** and **disaster management authorities**.

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