# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 - Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-today-january-9-2026/ - Published: 2026-01-09T10:18:42+05:30 - Author: Weather LK **Deep Depression to Cross Northern Sri Lanka Coast; Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected** Weather conditions across Sri Lanka are expected to remain **severely unsettled** as a **deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal** continues its northwestward movement toward the island. According to the latest meteorological analysis, the system moved nearly northwestwards at a speed of **10 kmph during the past six hours** and was centered at **5.30 a.m on 9 January 2026** near latitude **7.1°N and longitude 83.3°E**. ![](https://www.weather.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Special_Tropical_Weather_Outlook_based_on_0000_UTC_of_09_01_2026- 0003-1024x538.jpg) At this time, the deep depression was located approximately **160 km east of Pottuvil**,** 190 km east-southeast of Batticaloa**, **260 km east-northeast of Hambantota**, and **280 km southeast of Trincomalee**. The system was also positioned around ** 570 km southeast of Karaikal (Puducherry)** and **740 km south-southeast of Chennai( Tamil Nadu)**. Forecasts indicate that the system is **very likely to continue moving northwestwards** and is expected to **cross the northern Sri Lanka coast between Trincomalee and Jaffna between 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM on 10 January 2026**. ![](https://scontent.fcmb3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/612620521_1173253451646966_4235459238939720427_n. jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeExmWYm_SV88bbUOCy83kCXhNM5QBKC_H6E0zlAEoL8fh- VXfBZl8nnv_Suc7bJTkD62B7UVt-3p_CLodcyTgVZ&_nc_ohc=cmcoeS3994oQ7kNvwFtzMYz&_nc_oc =AdmHKOPwV6FCgoeXZGgtNSvrPAGpN5-MDg6nG4PGZt6aabqCYGciY7SzWzdrk3nwF_-S92zKv5garKpyusUAt4Ic& _nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcmb3-2.fna&_nc_gid=SD43bf0ag-6a3MjIh-VevQ&oh=00_Afptjw0URNiN22GYSpWhRtytGAvzGMownws- e-1m5nq_zQ&oe=6966609F) The estimated **central pressure of the system is about 1004 hPa**, with **maximum sustained wind speeds of around 30 knots**. Sea conditions associated with the deep depression remain **very rough**, with **significant wave heights of approximately 4.0 to 6.0 metres**, posing serious hazards to marine activities. Ship observations at **5:30 AM** reported strong winds and fluctuating sea-level pressures, further confirming the intensity of the system. Satellite imagery from **INSAT-3DS** classifies the system at an intensity of ** T2.0**. The deep depression is accompanied by **scattered to broken low- and medium- level cloud bands**, with **embedded intense to very intense convective activity** over the southern Bay of Bengal, adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean, and Sri Lanka. Moderate to intense convection is also observed over the **Palk Strait, Gulf of Mannar, and the Comorin region**, with **minimum cloud-top temperatures reaching– 90°C**, indicating strong atmospheric instability. ![](https://scontent.fcmb11-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/612222811_1173253431646968_3469086426580320687_n. jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeGPJejC4_jCrCajeE75FNJVU9dlTK1UpK9T12VMrVSkr8zNUz60g0uwDFzfXBSfcdoxEkciisdPrrUjb6aLzpAB& _nc_ohc=tGKc6gQGz1MQ7kNvwG7eIlL&_nc_oc=AdkwUJAbRp8d--_yRZTonlH_9ilyNo2Vj9_wchG5J5gQFReosPM3PnGLqyHc4yEf_Gfbj7igbi6BwI4KL22- of3R&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcmb11-2.fna&_nc_gid=TYtMtHsvMloXVJ4YjCiP7w&oh=00_AfpJt5uhUhGN82eDoYUkJW5JYgH7H_Bun4J_hfqQzAbTIg& oe=6966496A) Over land, **cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island**. **Showers or thundershowers** will occur at times in the **Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, Central, and North-Western provinces**, while **evening or nighttime showers** may develop elsewhere. **Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm** is likely at some locations in the **Northern and North-Central provinces**, as well as in **Matale, Trincomalee, and Puttalam districts**. **Fairly heavy rainfall of 50–75 mm** may occur in **Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Batticaloa districts**. Additionally, **very strong winds of 50–60 kmph**, with **gusts reaching up to 70 kmph**, are expected over the **eastern slopes of the central hills**, **Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces**, including ** Gampaha and Colombo districts**. The general public is advised to **take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers** and to remain attentive to future weather updates. ![](https://scontent.fcmb11-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/612490510_1497697555696994_7696765592005262061_n. jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeEbUZasbFa3MbGN6n47qJt7muI0CiXS8oSa4jQKJdLyhK- 52VW9H1akq0lopnmGTcFblTeEL3SDZtXb4zHQo4Ja&_nc_ohc=37-fAEg9NfwQ7kNvwHg5pzp&_nc_oc =AdkOjivvMUjcHcDRJHxl-p_FnB3YTJK6Mk31PU9V_EIrrAy04VN9NvimJhIzJapNXxph2cEvRP-hVW- e2-coEZLj&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcmb11-1.fna&_nc_gid=J24MEt2H8Ot6EOxyUTn8AQ& oh=00_AfofD5xufw8SU_MdmwpCNTx7p4LKOoVqYRblLPKKmKA27w&oe=69665AAC) ![](https://scontent.fcmb4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/613304657_1497697562363660_6227574598031800562_n. jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeEWtFyPo2JfOYMFq3baoT7uxXOWFKz6cVnFc5YUrPpxWTlbFanrbitadveJhIVlE- DaGbPaw2-PQOVrcsrNIdPD&_nc_ohc=R60C-QE4228Q7kNvwFcLvjp&_nc_oc=AdkxXqq1gXHGwUk_GVcjCvi2aQErh3lfp7_5K9ucXEgNjpiS9xvVcLCy9mUDVyAABPjfBruPh_vMW9iAtCCzqRag& _nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcmb4-2.fna&_nc_gid=J24MEt2H8Ot6EOxyUTn8AQ&oh=00_Afq-HThCiLXc86- No_u_N1pGXlsKz5h8nb1UCw8fOiP4mQ&oe=69666D92) ![](https://scontent.fcmb4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/612072323_1194911002829379_904001071840428677_n. jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeHtDSoXrE96eanWnD5bpSL-l8fsNCImDQSXx- w0IiYNBPv6Jd7Kwj4cXEA25qRlu5do1sAz1o4bX2DU465f6D8o&_nc_ohc=3Otxl9e4Gz0Q7kNvwFDsyAm& _nc_oc=AdnItE4-33fdhXgp7dG_GhUCR4dAkZkShjUfcvq7rIdEBlFM06Dl2-rKvEcu7XJPybS3hbPF- n-p4hLHJwiVlI5h&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcmb4-2.fna&_nc_gid=zFPJYe-QUBg0493yqSZ_Gw& oh=00_AfpPL2ZQPI3kTrnIgcpOhqhPCKFWnPkuPGBrTYgCBBp_bg&oe=696673E8) [PDF](https://meteo.gov.lk/pdfs/land_pdf.pdf?t=1767937934837)