Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
February 18, 2026 05:36 am
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Central, Uva, Eastern and Southern provinces today (18), the Department of Meteorology stated.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere after 1.00 p.m., the Met. Department added.
Meanwhile, misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.
The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
