# SRI LANKA MORNING WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 JANUARY, 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-morning-weather-forecast-for-january-1-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-01T09:19:44+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## New Year Weather Update: Heavy Showers Expected in Several Parts of Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka marks the beginning of 2026, the Department of Meteorology has issued
a weather advisory predicting a wet start to the year for several regions. According
to the forecast on January 1, atmospheric conditions suggest active weather patterns
across the island, with specific warnings issued for heavy rainfall in the Central
and Eastern highlands.

The forecast indicates that showers or thundershowers will occur intermittently 
throughout the day in the Eastern, Central, North-central, and Uva provinces. Residents
in the Central and Uva provinces, as well as those in the Batticaloa and Ampara 
districts, are advised to be prepared for fairly heavy rainfall, with precipitation
levels likely to reach around 75 mm in some areas. Meanwhile, the Northern and North-
western provinces are expected to experience several spells of showers during the
day.

For the rest of the island, the weather pattern will shift in the afternoon. Showers
or thundershowers are likely to develop at several places after 2:00 p.m. Additionally,
commuters and drivers in the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, as well as in the
Galle and Matara districts, should exercise caution during the early hours of the
morning, as misty conditions are expected to reduce visibility in these areas.

In light of the potential for thundershowers, the Department of Meteorology has 
issued a standard safety warning to the general public. Citizens are kindly requested
to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong
winds and lightning activities that may accompany the rain.

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