Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Nov 8, 2026|Local

Showers or thunder showers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (08), the Department of Meteorology said.

Heavy rainfall about 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts.

Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Northern and Eastern Provinces in the morning, the Met. Department added.

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

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.

Showers or thunder showers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (08), the Department of Meteorology said.

Heavy rainfall about 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts.

Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Northern and Eastern Provinces in the morning, the Met. Department added.

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

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.