# WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 DECEMBER 2025 – 2PM

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/weather-forecast-for-16-december-2025-2pm/
- Published: 2025-12-16T17:12:14+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

**Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds Forecast for December 17**

_Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 16 December 2025_

Showery conditions are expected to persist across large parts of Sri Lanka as an
easterly wave continues to influence the island’s weather, the Department of Meteorology
said.

Showers will occur at times in the **Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central
provinces**. **Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm** is likely at some locations in 
the **Eastern and Central provinces**, particularly in the **Badulla and Polonnaruwa
districts**.

In the remaining areas of the island, **showers or thundershowers** may develop 
at several places **after 1.00 p.m.**, with **fairly heavy rainfall above 75 mm**
expected at some places.

Meanwhile, **strong winds of around 40–50 kmph** can be expected at times over the**
eastern slopes of the central hills**, and across the **Northern, North-Central 
and North-Western provinces**, as well as in the **Trincomalee, Hambantota and Monaragala
districts**.

**Misty conditions** are also expected at some places in the **Sabaragamuwa and 
Central provinces**, and in the **Galle and Matara districts**, during the **early
morning hours**.

The general public is advised to **take adequate precautions** to minimize potential
damage caused by **temporary localized strong winds and lightning** during thundershowers.

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