Heavy Showers Above 75 mm Expected in Several Areas

Sri Lanka is expected to experience widespread showers and thundershowers on Friday, 06 November 2026, with fairly heavy rainfall forecast in several provinces and districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western, North-Central and Southern provinces after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.

Meanwhile, several spells of showers may occur in the Eastern Province and in the Mullaittivu and Jaffna districts. Residents across the island should remain alert to changing weather conditions, particularly during afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

Misty conditions can be expected in some areas of the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early morning hours. Motorists are advised to drive carefully due to reduced visibility.

The public is urged to take adequate precautions to minimize possible damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Sea Areas Weather Forecast

Showers or thundershowers are expected in several sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Matara via Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo and Galle during the evening or night. Similar conditions may occur in other surrounding sea areas.

Winds will be north-easterly or variable at speeds of 20–30 kmph. Sea conditions will be moderate. However, strong wind gusts of 60–70 kmph and very rough seas may occur during thundershowers.

Naval personnel and fishing communities are advised to remain alert and take necessary safety precautions.