Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island today

Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island today

October 14, 2025   05:40 am

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (14), the Department of Meteorology said.

Heavy falls of about 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Uva provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the Met. Department added.

Showers may occur in the Western and Southern provinces in the morning hours.

Meanwhile, misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Northcentral provinces during 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.

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