# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY, 24 OCTOBER 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-today-24-october-2026/
- Published: 2026-10-24T09:14:53+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

# Heavy Rain and Rough Seas Expected as Bay of Bengal System Strengthens

**Sri Lanka Weather Update – 24 October 2026**

Sri Lanka is expected to experience increased rainfall and unsettled weather conditions
over the coming days as a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal 
strengthens. The Department of Meteorology has also issued a warning for naval and
fishing communities, advising them to avoid specified deep-sea areas until further
notice as the system develops.

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The low-pressure area located near the North Andaman Islands is very likely to intensify
into a depression on 24 October. It is then expected to move west-northwestwards,
strengthening into a deep depression by 25 October and potentially developing into
a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of 26 October.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1792813364991)

Although the system is not expected to directly affect Sri Lanka, its associated
wind flow is likely to increase rainfall across the southwestern parts of the island
during the next few days.

## Rainfall Forecast for Sri Lanka

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FOR-TODAY-24-OCTOBER-2026-1024x462-1.jpg)

According to the latest forecast, showers or thundershowers will occur at times 
in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North Western provinces.

Other parts of the island are expected to experience showers or thundershowers after
1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is possible at some locations.

The public is advised to take precautions against temporary localized strong winds
and lightning during thunderstorms. Misty conditions may also develop at some locations
in the Central and Uva provinces during the early morning hours.

## Deep-Sea Warning Issued for Fishing Communities

The Department of Meteorology has warned naval and fishing communities not to venture
into deep-sea areas bounded by **10°N–20°N latitude and 80°E–95°E longitude** until
further notice.

Vessels already operating within the affected sea areas are advised to move to safe
locations. Fishing communities and naval personnel should closely monitor subsequent
weather forecasts and official bulletins for updated safety instructions.

## Strong Winds and Rough Seas Expected

Showers or thundershowers are expected in sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai
to Hambantota via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Matara.

Southwesterly winds are forecast at speeds of 30–40 kmph. However, wind speeds could
increase to 50–60 kmph at times along the coastal sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai
to Pottuvil.

These sea areas may become rough, while temporarily strong gusts of 60–70 kmph and
very rough seas are possible during thundershowers.

The public, particularly fishing communities and other sea users, are urged to follow
official weather warnings as conditions evolve over the Bay of Bengal and surrounding
waters.