Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces today

January 1, 2026 06:56 am

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Eastern, Central, North-central and Uva provinces today (01), the Department of Meteorology stated.

Fairly heavy falls of about 75 mm are likely at some places in the Central and Uva provinces and in the Batticaloa and Ampara districts. Several spells of showers have been predicted in the Northern and North-western provinces.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere after 2.00 p.m., the Met. Department added.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.

Meanwhile, the general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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