Department of meteorology

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Central,…

The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas. Due to the effect of the active southwest monsoon condition, the sea areas off the coasts extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and…

The Department of Meteorology announces that the Colombo District has received the highest rainfall within the period from 08.30 a.m. on Sunday (06) to 07.00 a.m. today (07). The amount of rainfall received by Colombo within this period is…

The Department of Meteorology says mainly fair weather is expected to prevail in most parts of the island. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces during the morning. Sea areas: Mainly…

The Department of meteorology says showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other areas of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy…