Sri Lanka Showers Expected as Low-Pressure System Develops Over Bay of Bengal
Sri Lanka is expected to experience unsettled weather on Friday, 13 November 2026, with showers and thundershowers forecast across several provinces. Rainfall activity will affect many parts of the island, particularly during the afternoon hours, while a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is being closely monitored.
Several spells of showers are expected in the Eastern Province and in the Mullaitivu and Polonnaruwa districts. Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are likely at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces after 1.00 p.m. Residents in these areas should be prepared for changing weather conditions, particularly during the afternoon and evening.
Misty conditions are also expected in some areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the early morning hours. Motorists are advised to drive carefully due to reduced visibility.
Sri Lanka Low-Pressure System May Develop Over the Bay of Bengal
An important weather development is expected over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around 13 November. The Department of Meteorology indicates that a low-pressure area is likely to form in this region before moving northwestwards.
The system is expected to strengthen into a well-marked low-pressure area around 14 November and may develop further into a depression around 15 November over the same region. Naval and fishing communities are strongly advised to monitor official weather forecasts and future advisories.
Sri Lanka Sea Weather and Wind Conditions
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas around Sri Lanka during the next 24 hours. Northeasterly winds are forecast at speeds of 20–30 kmph, occasionally increasing up to 45 kmph.
Sea conditions are expected to be fairly rough at times. During thundershowers, temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough seas are possible.
The public is advised to take necessary precautions against lightning and temporary localized strong winds during thunderstorms.
