# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 AUGUST 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-06-august-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-05T19:01:39+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

# Sri Lanka Weather Forecast for 06 August 2026: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Rough Seas Expected

The Department of Meteorology has warned that the active southwest monsoon will 
strengthen from **06 August**, bringing intensified rainfall and strong winds to
many parts of Sri Lanka over the next few days. Residents in the southwestern region
are advised to remain alert as heavy rain, gusty winds and rough sea conditions 
are expected to affect both land and coastal areas.

According to the latest weather forecast, showers or thundershowers will occur at
times in the **Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces**, as well as in
the **Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts**. Cloudy skies will persist
across these areas throughout the day. Heavy rainfall exceeding **100 mm** is likely
at some locations in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the districts
of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Galle, increasing the risk of localized flooding and 
waterlogging.

Elsewhere, a few showers or thundershowers may develop after 2.00 p.m. in the **
Ampara, Batticaloa and Monaragala districts**. Strong winds of **40–50 kmph** are
also expected at times over the **North-Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central
and North-Western provinces**, which could result in falling branches, minor property
damage and hazardous travel conditions.

The public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize damage caused by
temporary localized strong winds, lightning and heavy rainfall. Those living in 
flood-prone or landslide-prone areas should closely monitor weather updates and 
follow instructions issued by local authorities.

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### **Sea Areas Forecast**

Marine conditions are expected to remain hazardous around the island. Showers or
thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas from **Puttalam to 
Trincomalee via Colombo, Galle, Hambantota and Batticaloa**.

Winds will be westerly to south-westerly with speeds of **30–40 kmph**, strengthening
to **50–60 kmph** from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. Winds may further
increase to **60–70 kmph** in the sea areas from **Hambantota to Pottuvil**.

The sea off the coast from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be **rough to very rough**,
and naval and fishing communities are strongly advised **not to venture into these
waters until further notice**. Sea areas from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo
and Galle will also be rough, requiring extreme caution. Additionally, temporarily
strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.