# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY, JANUARY 10, 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-today-weather-forecast-for-sea-areas-on-10-january-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-10T10:08:44+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

**Deep Depression weakened into a Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal off northeast
Sri Lanka coast**

The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has weakened into a **depression**
while moving west-northwestwards at a speed of about **12 km per hour**, according
to the latest update issued on **10 January 2026**. As of **5.30 a.m. Sri Lanka 
time**, the system was centred over the southwest Bay of Bengal off the northeast
coast of Sri Lanka, near latitude **8.8°N** and longitude **81.6°E**. It was located
approximately **50 kilometres east-northeast of Trincomalee**, **120 kilometres 
north of Batticaloa**, and **210 kilometres north of Pottuvil**.

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Meteorologists indicate that the depression is likely to **continue moving west-
northwestwards and cross the northern Sri Lanka coastline between Trincomalee and
Jaffna around noon or during the afternoon today**. Although the system has weakened,
it is still expected to cause significant weather impacts across several parts of
the island, particularly in northern regions.

**Cloudy skies are expected over much of the northern half of Sri Lanka**, creating
favourable conditions for widespread rainfall. **Showers or thundershowers will 
occur at times in the Northern Province and in the Puttalam, Anuradhapura, and Trincomalee
districts**. In some locations within the Northern Province, **heavy rainfall exceeding
100 millimetres** is likely, raising concerns over localized flooding and waterlogging.

In addition, **several spells of showers are expected in the Kurunegala, Polonnaruwa,
and Matale districts**, while **isolated showers or thundershowers may develop in
other parts of the island during the evening or night**. These weather conditions
may be accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Wind conditions are also expected to remain strong. **Very strong winds of 50–60
kmph, with gusts up to 70 kmph, may occur at times over the Northern Province**.
Meanwhile, **strong winds of 40–50 kmph are likely over the North-Western Province
and in Matale, Trincomalee, and Nuwara-Eliya districts**.

The general public is strongly advised to **take necessary precautions to minimize
damage caused by temporary strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning**, especially
in vulnerable and low-lying areas. Authorities urge residents to stay alert and 
follow further updates issued by the Department of Meteorology.

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