- The apparent northward relative motion of the sun:
The sun will be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka until April 15 this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (Apr 12) are Vanchiyankulam, Omanthai, Eramadu and Thiriyai at around 12:11 pm.
- Weather forecast for today:
Showers or thundershowers will sometimes occur in the Eastern and Uva provinces and Hambantota districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places elsewhere over the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts.
- Weather forecast for sea areas:
Showers will sometimes occur in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Batticaloa. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle in the evening or night. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai can be fairly rough at times. (Newswire)