# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-today-13-november-2026/
- Published: 2026-11-13T10:47:24+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

# **Sri Lanka** **Temporary Reduction in Rainfall Expected **

Sri Lanka is expected to experience a temporary reduction in showery weather today(
13 November), although several areas will continue to receive rain. Meanwhile, attention
is also focused on a developing weather system over the Southeast Bay of Bengal,
where a low-pressure area is expected to form today and may gradually strengthen
into a depression by 15 November.

Several spells of showers are expected in the Eastern Province and in the districts
of Mullaitivu and Polonnaruwa.

Elsewhere, the weather is expected to remain relatively less showery during the 
morning. However, showers or thundershowers may develop at a few places in the Western,
Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces after 1.00 p.m.

The public is advised to remain cautious during thundershowers, as temporary localized
strong winds and lightning could occur. Taking appropriate precautions is important
to minimize possible damage and avoid unnecessary exposure during these conditions.

Misty weather is also expected in some areas during the early morning hours. The
Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, along with the Galle, Matara and
Kurunegala districts, are among the areas where mist may develop.

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## **Low Pressure Area Expected Over Southeast Bay of Bengal**

A developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is another important feature 
in the latest forecast. The Department of Meteorology indicates that a low-pressure
area is likely to form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around 13 November.

The system is expected to move northwestwards while gradually intensifying. It may
develop into a well-marked low-pressure area around 14 November before becoming 
a depression around 15 November over the same region.

Naval and fishing communities are requested to remain attentive to future weather
forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology regarding the development
and movement of this system.

## **Sri Lanka** **Rainfall and Wind Conditions in Sea Areas **

During the next 24 hours, showers or thundershowers are expected at several places
in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Galle, passing Trincomalee, Batticaloa
and Hambantota.

Winds around the island are expected to remain northeasterly, with speeds generally
ranging between 20 and 30 kmph. However, wind speeds may occasionally increase up
to 45 kmph in the surrounding sea areas.

Sea conditions are expected to be fairly rough at times. More challenging conditions
may develop during thundershowers, when temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 
60–70 kmph and very rough seas are possible.

Fishing and naval communities should therefore pay close attention to changing sea
conditions, particularly when planning fishing activities and navigation. The possibility
of sudden increases in wind speed and rough seas during thundershowers should not
be overlooked.

The expected temporary reduction in rainfall across the island does not mean that
wet weather will completely disappear. Rainfall is still likely in several provinces
and districts, while the developing low-pressure system over the Southeast Bay of
Bengal will remain an important weather development to monitor over the coming days.

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